QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
11,152 km
6,930 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,152 km
6,930 mi / 6,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QNS SEA
Airport Name Canoas Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code QNS SEA
ICAO Code SBCO KSEA
City Porto Alegre Seattle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -29.950000, -51.140000 47.450000, -122.310000

Porto Alegre (QNS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,152 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 07:20 in Porto Alegre, it's 02:20 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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