IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
10,025 km
6,229 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,025 km
6,229 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
39°
northeast

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IPA SEA
Airport Name Ipota Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IPA SEA
ICAO Code NVVI KSEA
City Ipota Seattle
Country Vanuatu United States
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ipota (IPA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,025 kilometers (6,229 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Vanuatu with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Ipota, it's 14:35 in Seattle. With a 19-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 Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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