IHN
Qishn
Yemen
12,999 km
8,077 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,999 km
8,077 mi / 7,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Aden
Heading
355°
north

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IHN SEA
Airport Name Qishn Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IHN SEA
ICAO Code OYQN KSEA
City Qishn Seattle
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 98 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 47.450000, -122.310000

Qishn (IHN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,999 kilometers (8,077 miles / 7,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Yemen 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 11:06 in Qishn, it's 00:06 in Seattle. With a 11-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 Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 6° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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