SEA
Seattle
United States
14,285 km
8,876 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
14,285 km
8,876 mi / 7,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
23°
north northeast

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SEA WJR
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code SEA WJR
ICAO Code KSEA HKWJ
City Seattle Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 432 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 1.730000, 40.090000

Seattle (SEA) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 14,285 kilometers (8,876 miles / 7,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Kenya. 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 03:12 in Seattle, it's 14:12 in Wajir. With a 11-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 Wajir (WJR) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 345° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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