FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
14,659 km
9,109 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,659 km
9,109 mi / 7,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
334°
north northwest

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FMI SEA
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code FMI SEA
ICAO Code FZRF KSEA
City N/A Seattle
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,569 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,659 kilometers (9,109 miles / 7,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 DR Congo 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 10:54 in Kalemie Airport, it's 00:54 in Seattle. With a 10-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 2,137 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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