SEA
Seattle
United States
9,981 km
6,202 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,981 km
6,202 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
37°
northeast

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SEA WAX
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SEA WAX
ICAO Code KSEA HLZW
City Seattle Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 432 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 32.950000, 12.020000

Seattle (SEA) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,981 kilometers (6,202 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Libya. 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 21:27 in Seattle, it's 07:27 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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