SEA
Seattle
United States
11,345 km
7,049 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,345 km
7,049 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
56°
northeast

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SEA XKA
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code SEA XKA
ICAO Code KSEA DFEL
City Seattle Kantchari
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 432 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 12.470000, 1.500000

Seattle (SEA) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 11,345 kilometers (7,049 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:36 in Seattle, it's 09:36 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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