KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
9,988 km
6,206 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,988 km
6,206 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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KNH SEA
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KNH SEA
ICAO Code RCBS KSEA
City Shang-I Seattle
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 93 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 47.450000, -122.310000

Shang-I (KNH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,988 kilometers (6,206 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:04 in Shang-I, it's 00:04 in Seattle. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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