Distance From Riffa Air Base to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

The distance from Riffa Air Base () to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7335 miles or 11805 kilometers or 6370 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 Riffa ( Bahrain ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riffa and Seattle takes around 16 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riffa Air Base, Riffa, Bahrain to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 16 hours 51 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		11805 km
Statute Miles		7335 miles
Nautical Miles		6370 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 51 minutes

Riffa Air Base to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - to SEA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riffa, Bahrain and Seattle, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Riffa, Bahrain and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SEA

Time difference between Riffa (Bahrain) and Seattle (United States) is 9 Hours.
Seattle time is 9 Hours behind Riffa.

Location	Local Time
Riffa (Bahrain)	2026-03-18, 01:18:38 +03
Seattle (United States)	2026-03-17, 16:18:38 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

Riffa Air Base ( / ) Riffa, Bahrain

Destination

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