AKF
Kufra
Libya
11,338 km
7,045 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,338 km
7,045 mi / 6,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF SEA
Airport Name Kufra Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code AKF SEA
ICAO Code HLKF KSEA
City Kufra Seattle
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,367 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kufra (AKF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,338 kilometers (7,045 miles / 6,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Kufra, it's 20:21 in Seattle. With a 10-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 Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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