MLA
Luqa
Malta
9,803 km
6,091 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,803 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Malta
Heading
332°
north northwest

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MLA SEA
Airport Name Luqa Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MLA SEA
ICAO Code LMML KSEA
City Luqa Seattle
Country Malta United States
Timezone Europe/Malta America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 300 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 47.450000, -122.310000

Luqa (MLA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,803 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Malta 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 09:38 in Luqa, it's 00:38 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 34° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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