GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
15,298 km
9,506 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,298 km
9,506 mi / 8,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
320°
northwest

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GFY SEA
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GFY SEA
ICAO Code FYGF KSEA
City Grootfontein Seattle
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,636 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 47.450000, -122.310000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,298 kilometers (9,506 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Namibia 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 07:49 in Grootfontein, it's 21:49 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 4,204 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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