SEA
Seattle
United States
10,852 km
6,743 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA WYE
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code SEA WYE
ICAO Code KSEA GFYE
City Seattle Yengema
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Freetown
Elevation 432 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 8.610000, -11.050000

Seattle (SEA) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Seattle, it's 18:19 in Yengema. With a 8-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 Yengema (WYE) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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