KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
15,287 km
9,499 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,287 km
9,499 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KMZ SEA
Airport Name Kaoma Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KMZ SEA
ICAO Code FLKO KSEA
City Kaoma Seattle
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,670 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -14.800000, 24.780000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kaoma (KMZ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,287 kilometers (9,499 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Zambia 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 09:36 in Kaoma, it's 23:36 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 3,238 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kaoma Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kaoma (KMZ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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