SEA
Seattle
United States
10,838 km
6,734 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
10,838 km
6,734 mi / 5,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
144°
southeast

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SEA ZAL
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code SEA ZAL
ICAO Code KSEA SCVD
City Seattle Valdivia
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 432 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Seattle (SEA) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 10,838 kilometers (6,734 miles / 5,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Seattle, it's 08:11 in Valdivia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 329° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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