SEA
Seattle
United States
8,010 km
4,977 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
8,010 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
252°
west southwest

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SEA TRW
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code SEA TRW
ICAO Code KSEA NGTA
City Seattle Tarawa
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 432 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 1.380000, 173.150000

Seattle (SEA) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 8,010 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Seattle, it's 22:40 in Tarawa. With a 20-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 Tarawa (TRW) 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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