Airport Comparison
| MHU | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hotham Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | MHU | SEA |
| ICAO Code | YHOT | KSEA |
| City | Mount Hotham | Seattle |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,260 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.050000, 147.330000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Mount Hotham (MHU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) in Mount Hotham, Australia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,962 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Mount Hotham, it's 01:02 in Seattle. With a 19-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 3,828 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Mount Hotham Airport.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Mount Hotham (MHU) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.