Sacramento to Reno flights
Reno lies 179 km (111 mi) north-east of Sacramento, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sacramento | Reno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 524,943 | 264,165 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SMF, 15 km out | RNO, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 94203–95899 | 89501–89599 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sacramento
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 km).
Arriving in Reno
Reno is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | RNO | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,001 ft | 4,415 ft |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport (regional) | TKF | 37 km (23 mi) | 7,001 ft | 5,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reno from Sacramento?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sacramento.
How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Reno by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sacramento and Reno?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sacramento to Reno flights?
Typically Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO); Reno also has TKF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.