KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
10,860 km
6,748 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,860 km
6,748 mi / 5,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBS SEA
Airport Name Bo Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KBS SEA
ICAO Code GFBO KSEA
City Bo Seattle
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 328 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 47.450000, -122.310000

Bo (KBS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,860 kilometers (6,748 miles / 5,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Bo, it's 07:12 in Seattle. With a 8-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 Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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