SEA
Seattle
United States
12,368 km
7,685 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

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SEA SLF
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code SEA SLF
ICAO Code KSEA OESL
City Seattle N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 432 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 20.460000, 45.620000

Seattle (SEA) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:18 in Seattle, it's 13:18 in Sulayel Airport. With a 11-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 1,589 feet between the two airports. Sulayel Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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