QBX
Sobral
Brazil
9,708 km
6,032 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,708 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
318°
northwest

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QBX SEA
Airport Name Sobral Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code QBX SEA
ICAO Code SNOB KSEA
City Sobral Seattle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 210 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -3.680000, -40.340000 47.450000, -122.310000

Sobral (QBX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,708 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Sobral, it's 01:02 in Seattle. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Sobral (QBX) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sobral Airport (QBX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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