KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
12,554 km
7,801 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,554 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KMX SEA
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KMX SEA
ICAO Code OEKM KSEA
City N/A Seattle
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,778 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 47.450000, -122.310000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,554 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 11:51 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 00:51 in Seattle. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,346 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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