AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
11,033 km
6,856 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,033 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

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AWB SEA
Airport Name Awaba Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code AWB SEA
ICAO Code AYAW KSEA
City Awaba Seattle
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 47.450000, -122.310000

Awaba (AWB) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,033 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:15 in Awaba, it's 17:15 in Seattle. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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