KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
15,683 km
9,745 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,683 km
9,745 mi / 8,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Harare
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KAB SEA
Airport Name Kariba International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KAB SEA
ICAO Code FVKB KSEA
City Kariba Seattle
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,706 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kariba (KAB) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,683 kilometers (9,745 miles / 8,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Kariba, it's 13:38 in Seattle. With a 9-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 1,274 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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