AKU
Aksu
China
9,902 km
6,153 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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AKU SEA
Airport Name Aksu Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code AKU SEA
ICAO Code ZWAK KSEA
City Aksu Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 47.450000, -122.310000

Aksu (AKU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 China 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 17:21 in Aksu, it's 01:21 in Seattle. With a 16-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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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