BMM
Bitam
Gabon
12,917 km
8,026 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,917 km
8,026 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
327°
north northwest

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BMM SEA
Airport Name Bitam Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BMM SEA
ICAO Code FOOB KSEA
City Bitam Seattle
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,969 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 2.080000, 11.490000 47.450000, -122.310000

Bitam (BMM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,917 kilometers (8,026 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Gabon 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 09:52 in Bitam, it's 00:52 in Seattle. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Bitam Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Bitam (BMM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Bitam Airport (BMM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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