AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
10,584 km
6,576 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,584 km
6,576 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AFA SEA
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code AFA SEA
ICAO Code SAMR KSEA
City San Rafael Seattle
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,470 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 47.450000, -122.310000

San Rafael (AFA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,584 kilometers (6,576 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in San Rafael, it's 23:22 in Seattle. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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