SEA
Seattle
United States
8,185 km
5,086 miles
SHE
Shenyang
China
Distance
8,185 km
5,086 mi / 4,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
315°
northwest

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SEA SHE
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Taoxian Airport
IATA Code SEA SHE
ICAO Code KSEA ZYTX
City Seattle Shenyang
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 432 ft 198 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 41.640000, 123.480000

Seattle (SEA) to Shenyang (SHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Taoxian Airport (SHE) in Shenyang, China is 8,185 kilometers (5,086 miles / 4,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Seattle, it's 18:52 in Shenyang. With a 16-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 Shenyang (SHE) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Taoxian Airport (SHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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