NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
14,374 km
8,931 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
14,374 km
8,931 mi / 7,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

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NUU SEA
Airport Name Nakuru Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NUU SEA
ICAO Code HKNK KSEA
City Nakuru Seattle
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,200 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -0.300000, 36.160000 47.450000, -122.310000

Nakuru (NUU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 14,374 kilometers (8,931 miles / 7,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 11:50 in Nakuru, it's 00:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,768 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Nakuru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Nakuru (NUU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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