LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
7,794 km
4,843 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,794 km
4,843 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
326°
northwest

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LWR SEA
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LWR SEA
ICAO Code EHLW KSEA
City Leeuwarden Seattle
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 47.450000, -122.310000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,794 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Leeuwarden, it's 23:24 in Seattle. With a 9-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 Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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