MYD
Malindi
Kenya
14,816 km
9,206 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,816 km
9,206 mi / 8,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

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MYD SEA
Airport Name Malindi Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MYD SEA
ICAO Code HKML KSEA
City Malindi Seattle
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 80 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -3.230000, 40.100000 47.450000, -122.310000

Malindi (MYD) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,816 kilometers (9,206 miles / 8,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Kenya 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 10:37 in Malindi, it's 23:37 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Malindi (MYD) follows a heading of 24° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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