BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
9,379 km
5,828 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,379 km
5,828 mi / 5,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BVC SEA
Airport Name Rabil Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BVC SEA
ICAO Code GVBA KSEA
City Rabil Seattle
Country Cape Verde United States
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rabil (BVC) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,379 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Cape Verde 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 09:13 in Rabil, it's 02:13 in Seattle. With a 7-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 Rabil (BVC) follows a heading of 72° (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 Rabil Airport (BVC) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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