BIB
Baidoa
Somalia
14,229 km
8,842 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,229 km
8,842 mi / 7,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIB SEA
Airport Name Baidoa Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BIB SEA
ICAO Code HCMB KSEA
City Baidoa Seattle
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,820 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 3.100000, 43.630000 47.450000, -122.310000

Baidoa (BIB) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baidoa Airport (BIB) in Baidoa, Somalia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,229 kilometers (8,842 miles / 7,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Somalia 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 10:28 in Baidoa, it's 23:28 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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Baidoa Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Baidoa (BIB) follows a heading of 18° (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 Baidoa Airport (BIB) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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