KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
14,600 km
9,072 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,600 km
9,072 mi / 7,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
338°
north northwest

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KBH SEA
Airport Name Buzwagi Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KBH SEA
ICAO Code _KBH KSEA
City Kahama Seattle
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,980 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kahama (KBH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,600 kilometers (9,072 miles / 7,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Tanzania 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 08:49 in Kahama, it's 21:49 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,548 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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