BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
12,465 km
7,745 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,465 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BPC SEA
Airport Name Bamenda Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BPC SEA
ICAO Code FKKV KSEA
City Bamenda Seattle
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,065 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 47.450000, -122.310000

Bamenda (BPC) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,465 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Cameroon 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 06:43 in Bamenda, it's 21:43 in Seattle. With a 9-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 3,633 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bamenda Airport (BPC) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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