BUG
Benguela
Angola
14,376 km
8,933 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,376 km
8,933 mi / 7,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG SEA
Airport Name Benguela Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BUG SEA
ICAO Code FNBG KSEA
City Benguela Seattle
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 118 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 47.450000, -122.310000

Benguela (BUG) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Angola 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 07:51 in Benguela, it's 22:51 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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