LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
11,933 km
7,415 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,933 km
7,415 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
37°
northeast

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LWY SEA
Airport Name Lawas Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LWY SEA
ICAO Code WBGW KSEA
City Lawas Seattle
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lawas (LWY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,933 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Malaysia 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 08:26 in Lawas, it's 16:26 in Seattle. With a 16-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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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