CIF
Chifeng
China
8,371 km
5,201 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,371 km
5,201 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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CIF SEA
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code CIF SEA
ICAO Code ZBCF KSEA
City Chifeng Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 47.450000, -122.310000

Chifeng (CIF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,371 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 China 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 17:25 in Chifeng, it's 01:25 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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