BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
7,889 km
4,902 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,889 km
4,902 mi / 4,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBG SEA
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BBG SEA
ICAO Code NGTU KSEA
City Butaritari Atoll Seattle
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 47.450000, -122.310000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,889 kilometers (4,902 miles / 4,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati 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 11:50 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 15:50 in Seattle. With a 20-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 Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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