NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
12,160 km
7,556 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NDJ SEA
Airport Name N'Djamena International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NDJ SEA
ICAO Code FTTJ KSEA
City N'Djamena Seattle
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 968 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, 15.030000 47.450000, -122.310000

N'Djamena (NDJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Chad 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 08:31 in N'Djamena, it's 23:31 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) follows a heading of 45° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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