IKS
Tiksi
Russia
5,657 km
3,515 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
5,657 km
3,515 mi / 3,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
56°
northeast

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IKS SEA
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IKS SEA
ICAO Code UEST KSEA
City Tiksi Seattle
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 47.450000, -122.310000

Tiksi (IKS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 5,657 kilometers (3,515 miles / 3,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in Tiksi, it's 02:42 in Seattle. With a 17-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 Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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