CXN
Candala
Somalia
13,415 km
8,336 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
13,415 km
8,336 mi / 7,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
354°
north

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CXN SEA
Airport Name Candala Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code CXN SEA
ICAO Code HCMC KSEA
City Candala Seattle
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 11.500000, 49.920000 47.450000, -122.310000

Candala (CXN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 13,415 kilometers (8,336 miles / 7,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 10:21 in Candala, it's 23:21 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Candala (CXN) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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