ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
12,792 km
7,949 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,792 km
7,949 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
346°
north northwest

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ASM SEA
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ASM SEA
ICAO Code HHAS KSEA
City Asmara Seattle
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,661 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 47.450000, -122.310000

Asmara (ASM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,792 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Eritrea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Asmara, it's 13:40 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 7,229 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 20° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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