RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
15,866 km
9,859 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,866 km
9,859 mi / 8,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
313°
northwest

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RHN SEA
Airport Name Skorpion Mine Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RHN SEA
ICAO Code FYSA KSEA
City Rosh Pinah Seattle
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,870 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -27.880000, 16.650000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,866 kilometers (9,859 miles / 8,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Namibia 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 06:27 in Rosh Pinah, it's 21:27 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,438 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Skorpion Mine Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 73° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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