Distance From Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

The distance from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome () to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 6942 miles or 11171 kilometers or 6028 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 Kaikoura Island ( New Zealand ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaikoura Island and Seattle takes around 15 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome, Kaikoura Island, New Zealand to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 15 hours 57 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 • - SEA

Kilometers		11171 km
Statute Miles		6942 miles
Nautical Miles		6028 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - to SEA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SEA

Time difference between Kaikoura Island (New Zealand) and Seattle (United States) is 19 Hours.
Seattle time is 19 Hours behind Kaikoura Island.

Location	Local Time
Kaikoura Island (New Zealand)	2026-10-28, 02:27:42 NZDT
Seattle (United States)	2026-10-27, 07:27:42 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

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome ( / NZKD) Kaikoura Island, New Zealand

Destination

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