MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
12,081 km
7,507 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,081 km
7,507 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
330°
north northwest

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MIU SEA
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MIU SEA
ICAO Code DNMA KSEA
City Maiduguri Seattle
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,099 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 47.450000, -122.310000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,081 kilometers (7,507 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Nigeria 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 11:11 in Maiduguri, it's 02:11 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 Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 46° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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