DSN
Ordos
China
9,058 km
5,629 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,058 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DSN SEA
Airport Name Ordos Ejin Horo Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code DSN SEA
ICAO Code ZBDS KSEA
City Ordos Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,557 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 39.490000, 109.860000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ordos (DSN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,058 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 17:19 in Ordos, it's 01:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,125 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Ordos Ejin Horo Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Ordos (DSN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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