COW
Coquimbo
Chile
10,028 km
6,231 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,028 km
6,231 mi / 5,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

COW SEA
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code COW SEA
ICAO Code SCCQ KSEA
City Coquimbo Seattle
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 656 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 47.450000, -122.310000

Coquimbo (COW) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,028 kilometers (6,231 miles / 5,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Chile with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Coquimbo, it's 22:31 in Seattle. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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