KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
14,299 km
8,885 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,299 km
8,885 mi / 7,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KME SEA
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KME SEA
ICAO Code HRZA KSEA
City Kamembe Seattle
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,192 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kamembe (KME) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,299 kilometers (8,885 miles / 7,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Rwanda 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 07:48 in Kamembe, it's 21:48 in Seattle. With a 10-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 4,760 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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