SEA
Seattle
United States
9,711 km
6,034 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
246°
west southwest

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SEA SLH
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code SEA SLH
ICAO Code KSEA NVSC
City Seattle Sola
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Efate
Elevation 432 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Seattle (SEA) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Seattle, it's 18:33 in Sola. 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 Sola (SLH) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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