KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
8,089 km
5,026 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,089 km
5,026 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
40°
northeast

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KUC SEA
Airport Name Kuria Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KUC SEA
ICAO Code NGKT KSEA
City Kuria Seattle
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kuria (KUC) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,089 kilometers (5,026 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Kuria, it's 02:40 in Seattle. With a 20-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 Kuria (KUC) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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