MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
9,683 km
6,017 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,683 km
6,017 mi / 5,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
40°
northeast

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MTV SEA
Airport Name Mota Lava Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MTV SEA
ICAO Code NVSA KSEA
City Ablow Seattle
Country Vanuatu United States
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 63 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -13.670000, 167.710000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ablow (MTV) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,683 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Vanuatu with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Ablow, it's 03:25 in Seattle. With a 19-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 Ablow (MTV) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mota Lava Airport (MTV) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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