SEA
Seattle
United States
6,888 km
4,280 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
6,888 km
4,280 mi / 3,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

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SEA UNT
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code SEA UNT
ICAO Code KSEA EGPW
City Seattle Shetland Islands
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/London
Elevation 432 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 60.750000, -0.850000

Seattle (SEA) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 6,888 kilometers (4,280 miles / 3,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Seattle, it's 07:31 in Shetland Islands. With a 8-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 Shetland Islands (UNT) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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