SEA
Seattle
United States
7,913 km
4,917 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
7,913 km
4,917 mi / 4,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

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SEA XFW
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code SEA XFW
ICAO Code KSEA EDHI
City Seattle Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Berlin
Elevation 432 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 53.540000, 9.840000

Seattle (SEA) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 7,913 kilometers (4,917 miles / 4,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Germany. 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 02:11 in Seattle, it's 11:11 in Hamburg. With a 9-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 Hamburg (XFW) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 328° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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