SEA
Seattle
United States
15,496 km
9,629 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
15,496 km
9,629 mi / 8,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA WDH
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code SEA WDH
ICAO Code KSEA FYWH
City Seattle Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 432 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Seattle (SEA) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 15,496 kilometers (9,629 miles / 8,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 22:01 in Seattle, it's 08:01 in Windhoek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,208 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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