KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
14,361 km
8,923 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,361 km
8,923 mi / 7,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRE SEA
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KRE SEA
ICAO Code HBBO KSEA
City Kirundo Seattle
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,511 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kirundo (KRE) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,361 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Burundi 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 11:08 in Kirundo, it's 01:08 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 4,079 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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