IFN
Isfahan
Iran
11,078 km
6,884 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,078 km
6,884 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

IFN SEA
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IFN SEA
ICAO Code OIFM KSEA
City Isfahan Seattle
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,059 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 47.450000, -122.310000

Isfahan (IFN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,078 kilometers (6,884 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Iran 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 11:34 in Isfahan, it's 00:04 in Seattle. With a 11.5-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 4,627 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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