NDD
Sumbe
Angola
14,278 km
8,872 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,278 km
8,872 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
323°
northwest

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NDD SEA
Airport Name Sumbe Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NDD SEA
ICAO Code FNSU KSEA
City Sumbe Seattle
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -11.170000, 13.850000 47.450000, -122.310000

Sumbe (NDD) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,278 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Angola 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 08:20 in Sumbe, it's 23:20 in Seattle. With a 9-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 Sumbe (NDD) follows a heading of 60° (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 Sumbe Airport (NDD) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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