ENY
Yan'an
China
9,340 km
5,804 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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ENY SEA
Airport Name Yan'an Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ENY SEA
ICAO Code ZLYA KSEA
City Yan'an Seattle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 36.640000, 109.550000 47.450000, -122.310000

Yan'an (ENY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yan'an Airport (ENY) in Yan'an, China to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China 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 16:44 in Yan'an, it's 00:44 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 Yan'an (ENY) follows a heading of 321° (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 Yan'an Airport (ENY) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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