SEA
Seattle
United States
10,676 km
6,634 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
10,676 km
6,634 mi / 5,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
38°
northeast

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SEA SEB
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code SEA SEB
ICAO Code KSEA HLLS
City Seattle Sabha
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 432 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 26.990000, 14.470000

Seattle (SEA) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 10,676 kilometers (6,634 miles / 5,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Seattle, it's 11:18 in Sabha. With a 10-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 Sabha (SEB) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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