CIH
Changzhi
China
9,201 km
5,717 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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CIH SEA
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code CIH SEA
ICAO Code ZBCZ KSEA
City Changzhi Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 47.450000, -122.310000

Changzhi (CIH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 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 15:24 in Changzhi, it's 23:24 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 Changzhi (CIH) 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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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