SEA
Seattle
United States
16,851 km
10,471 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
16,851 km
10,471 mi / 9,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
63°
east northeast

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SEA SKQ
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code SEA SKQ
ICAO Code KSEA FXSK
City Seattle Sekakes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maseru
Elevation 432 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Seattle (SEA) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 16,851 kilometers (10,471 miles / 9,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Lesotho. 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 02:47 in Seattle, it's 12:47 in Sekakes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,268 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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