MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
15,526 km
9,647 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,526 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MFU SEA
Airport Name Mfuwe Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MFU SEA
ICAO Code FLMF KSEA
City Mfuwe Seattle
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,853 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -13.260000, 31.940000 47.450000, -122.310000

Mfuwe (MFU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,526 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Zambia 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 03:50 in Mfuwe, it's 18:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,421 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Mfuwe Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Mfuwe (MFU) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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