FTX
Owando
Congo
13,427 km
8,343 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FTX SEA
Airport Name Owando Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code FTX SEA
ICAO Code FCOO KSEA
City Owando Seattle
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,214 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -0.530000, 15.950000 47.450000, -122.310000

Owando (FTX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 00:11 in Owando, it's 15:11 in Seattle. With a 9-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 Owando (FTX) follows a heading of 51° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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