BFU
Bengbu
China
9,290 km
5,773 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,290 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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BFU SEA
Airport Name Bengbu Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BFU SEA
ICAO Code ZSBB KSEA
City Bengbu Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 100 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, 117.320000 47.450000, -122.310000

Bengbu (BFU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengbu Airport (BFU) in Bengbu, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,290 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 16:49 in Bengbu, it's 00:49 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 Bengbu (BFU) follows a heading of 313° (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 Bengbu Airport (BFU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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