Distance From Hawassa International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, AWA - SEA Distance

The distance from Hawassa International Airport (AWA) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 8488 miles or 13659 kilometers or 7371 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Hawassa ( Ethiopia ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hawassa and Seattle takes around 19 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hawassa International Airport, Hawassa, Ethiopia to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 19 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AWA - SEA

Kilometers		13659 km
Statute Miles		8488 miles
Nautical Miles		7371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 30 minutes

Hawassa International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - AWA to SEA Flight Path

Location of Hawassa International Airport & Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hawassa to Seattle nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hawassa, Ethiopia and Seattle, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Hawassa, Ethiopia and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AWA - SEA

Time difference between Hawassa (Ethiopia) and Seattle (United States) is 9 Hours.
Seattle time is 9 Hours behind Hawassa.

Location	Local Time
Hawassa (Ethiopia)	2026-07-28, 21:19:06 EAT
Seattle (United States)	2026-07-28, 12:19:06 MDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hawassa International Airport (AWA / HALA) Hawassa, Ethiopia

Destination

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States