SEA
Seattle
United States
9,140 km
5,679 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
235°
southwest

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SEA TVU
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code SEA TVU
ICAO Code KSEA NFNM
City Seattle Matei
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 432 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Seattle (SEA) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Fiji. 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 23:37 in Seattle, it's 19:37 in Matei. With a 20-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 Matei (TVU) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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