JGS
Ji'an
China
9,977 km
6,200 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,977 km
6,200 mi / 5,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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JGS SEA
Airport Name Jinggangshan Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JGS SEA
ICAO Code ZSGS KSEA
City Ji'an Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 281 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 26.860000, 114.740000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ji'an (JGS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,977 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 05:50 in Ji'an, it's 13:50 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 Ji'an (JGS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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