KNN
Kankan
Guinea
10,820 km
6,723 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,820 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
321°
northwest

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KNN SEA
Airport Name Kankan Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KNN SEA
ICAO Code GUXN KSEA
City Kankan Seattle
Country Guinea United States
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,234 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kankan (KNN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,820 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Guinea 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 15:36 in Kankan, it's 07:36 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 Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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