NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
11,557 km
7,181 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
323°
northwest

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NYI SEA
Airport Name Sunyani Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NYI SEA
ICAO Code DGSN KSEA
City Sunyani Seattle
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,014 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 7.360000, -2.330000 47.450000, -122.310000

Sunyani (NYI) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Ghana 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 07:36 in Sunyani, it's 23:36 in Seattle. With a 8-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 Sunyani (NYI) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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