ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
13,423 km
8,341 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
13,423 km
8,341 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

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ACJ SEA
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ACJ SEA
ICAO Code VCCA KSEA
City Anuradhapura Seattle
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 324 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 47.450000, -122.310000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 13,423 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Anuradhapura, it's 23:34 in Seattle. With a 13.5-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 Seattle (SEA) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 334° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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