SEA
Seattle
United States
8,423 km
5,234 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
8,423 km
5,234 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
316°
northwest

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SEA XEN
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code SEA XEN
ICAO Code KSEA ZYXC
City Seattle N/A
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 432 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 40.580000, 120.700000

Seattle (SEA) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 8,423 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China. 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 01:02 in Seattle, it's 17:02 in Xingcheng Air Base. With a 16-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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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