RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
8,953 km
5,563 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,953 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
37°
northeast

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RTA SEA
Airport Name Rotuma Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RTA SEA
ICAO Code NFNR KSEA
City Rotuma Seattle
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rotuma (RTA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,953 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Rotuma, it's 02:51 in Seattle. With a 20-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 Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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