IVW
Inverway
Australia
12,805 km
7,957 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,805 km
7,957 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
45°
northeast

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IVW SEA
Airport Name Inverway Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IVW SEA
ICAO Code YINW KSEA
City Inverway Seattle
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -17.840000, 129.640000 47.450000, -122.310000

Inverway (IVW) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inverway Airport (IVW) in Inverway, Australia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,805 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Inverway, it's 03:25 in Seattle. With a 17.5-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 Inverway (IVW) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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