MFQ
Maradi
Niger
11,589 km
7,201 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,589 km
7,201 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MFQ SEA
Airport Name Maradi Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MFQ SEA
ICAO Code DRRM KSEA
City Maradi Seattle
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,240 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 7.130000 47.450000, -122.310000

Maradi (MFQ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maradi Airport (MFQ) in Maradi, Niger to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,589 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Niger 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 08:34 in Maradi, it's 23:34 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 Maradi (MFQ) 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 Maradi Airport (MFQ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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