SEA
Seattle
United States
11,472 km
7,129 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
11,472 km
7,129 mi / 6,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
266°
west

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SEA WEI
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code SEA WEI
ICAO Code KSEA YBWP
City Seattle Weipa
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 432 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -12.680000, 141.930000

Seattle (SEA) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 11,472 kilometers (7,129 miles / 6,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Australia. 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 03:40 in Seattle, it's 21:40 in Weipa. With a 18-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 Weipa (WEI) 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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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