KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
14,207 km
8,828 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,207 km
8,828 mi / 7,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KLY SEA
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KLY SEA
ICAO Code FZOD KSEA
City Kalima Seattle
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,808 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kalima (KLY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,207 kilometers (8,828 miles / 7,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 DR Congo 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 20:11 in Kalima, it's 11:11 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 1,376 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kinkungwa Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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