IQQ
Iquique
Chile
9,175 km
5,701 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IQQ SEA
Airport Name Diego Aracena Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IQQ SEA
ICAO Code SCDA KSEA
City Iquique Seattle
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 155 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -20.540000, -70.180000 47.450000, -122.310000

Iquique (IQQ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Iquique, it's 10:54 in Seattle. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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