SEA
Seattle
United States
8,118 km
5,045 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
8,118 km
5,045 mi / 4,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
249°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

SEA TBF
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code SEA TBF
ICAO Code KSEA NGTE
City Seattle N/A
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 432 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Seattle (SEA) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 8,118 kilometers (5,045 miles / 4,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. 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 15:29 in Seattle, it's 10:29 in Tabiteuea North Airport. 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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