MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
16,744 km
10,404 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
16,744 km
10,404 mi / 9,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
322°
northwest

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MTS SEA
Airport Name Matsapha Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MTS SEA
ICAO Code FDMS KSEA
City Manzini Seattle
Country Eswatini United States
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,075 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 31.310000 47.450000, -122.310000

Manzini (MTS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 16,744 kilometers (10,404 miles / 9,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Eswatini 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 07:48 in Manzini, it's 21:48 in Seattle. With a 10-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 1,643 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Matsapha Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Manzini (MTS) follows a heading of 54° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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