Airport Comparison
| BWN | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brunei International Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWN | SEA |
| ICAO Code | WBSB | KSEA |
| City | Bandar Seri Begawan | Seattle |
| Country | Brunei | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Brunei | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 73 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.940000, 114.930000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
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 Brunei 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 15:36 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 23:36 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.