The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,297 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 03:59 in Baucau, it's 11:59 in Seattle. With a 16-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 1,339 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 280° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.