NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
10,986 km
6,826 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,986 km
6,826 mi / 5,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Norfolk
Heading
40°
northeast

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NLK SEA
Airport Name Norfolk Island International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NLK SEA
ICAO Code YSNF KSEA
City Burnt Pine Seattle
Country NF United States
Timezone Pacific/Norfolk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 371 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -29.040000, 167.940000 47.450000, -122.310000

Burnt Pine (NLK) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,986 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 NF with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Burnt Pine, it's 02:09 in Seattle. With a 20-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) follows a heading of 236° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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