EBL
Arbil
Iraq
10,609 km
6,592 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,609 km
6,592 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
351°
north

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EBL SEA
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code EBL SEA
ICAO Code ORER KSEA
City Arbil Seattle
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,341 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 47.450000, -122.310000

Arbil (EBL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,609 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Iraq 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 17:57 in Arbil, it's 06:57 in Seattle. With a 11-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 Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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