SEA
Seattle
United States
8,076 km
5,018 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
8,076 km
5,018 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
303°
west northwest

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SEA UKB
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code SEA UKB
ICAO Code KSEA RJBE
City Seattle Kobe
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 432 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 34.630000, 135.220000

Seattle (SEA) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 8,076 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Japan. 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 23:29 in Seattle, it's 16:29 in Kobe. With a 17-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 Kobe (UKB) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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