HIA
Huai'an
China
9,107 km
5,659 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,107 km
5,659 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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HIA SEA
Airport Name Lianshui Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code HIA SEA
ICAO Code ZSSH KSEA
City Huai'an Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 119.120000 47.450000, -122.310000

Huai'an (HIA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,107 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 14:30 in Huai'an, it's 22:30 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Huai'an (HIA) follows a heading of 313° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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