SEA
Seattle
United States
10,896 km
6,770 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
10,896 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SEA SSO
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code SEA SSO
ICAO Code KSEA SNLO
City Seattle Sao Lourenco
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 432 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Seattle (SEA) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 10,896 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Seattle, it's 02:44 in Sao Lourenco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,439 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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