ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
12,312 km
7,650 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,312 km
7,650 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABT SEA
Airport Name Al Baha Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ABT SEA
ICAO Code OEBA KSEA
City N/A Seattle
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,486 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 47.450000, -122.310000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,312 kilometers (7,650 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Al Baha Airport, it's 23:32 in Seattle. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,054 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Baha Airport (ABT) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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