SEA
Seattle
United States
15,309 km
9,512 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
15,309 km
9,512 mi / 8,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
70°
east northeast

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SEA SWP
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code SEA SWP
ICAO Code KSEA FYSM
City Seattle Swakopmund
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 432 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Seattle (SEA) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 15,309 kilometers (9,512 miles / 8,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Seattle, it's 13:40 in Swakopmund. With a 10-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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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