OLI
Rif
Iceland
5,708 km
3,547 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
5,708 km
3,547 mi / 3,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OLI SEA
Airport Name Rif Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code OLI SEA
ICAO Code BIRF KSEA
City Rif Seattle
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 18 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 64.910000, -23.820000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rif (OLI) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 5,708 kilometers (3,547 miles / 3,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Rif, it's 21:56 in Seattle. With a 8-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 Rif (OLI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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