SEA
Seattle
United States
11,413 km
7,092 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
11,413 km
7,092 mi / 6,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

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SEA THK
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code SEA THK
ICAO Code KSEA VLTK
City Seattle Thakhek
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 432 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 17.400000, 104.800000

Seattle (SEA) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 11,413 kilometers (7,092 miles / 6,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Laos. 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 03:57 in Seattle, it's 18:57 in Thakhek. With a 15-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 Thakhek (THK) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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