Distance From Shama Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

The distance from Shama Airport () to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 9231 miles or 14856 kilometers or 8016 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 Shama ( Tanzania ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shama and Seattle takes around 21 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shama Airport, Shama, Tanzania to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 21 hours 13 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		14856 km
Statute Miles		9231 miles
Nautical Miles		8016 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 13 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shama, Tanzania and Seattle, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shama, Tanzania and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SEA

Time difference between Shama (Tanzania) and Seattle (United States) is 9 Hours.
Seattle time is 9 Hours behind Shama.

Location	Local Time
Shama (Tanzania)	2026-04-29, 22:24:54 EAT
Seattle (United States)	2026-04-29, 13:24:54 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

Shama Airport ( / ) Shama, Tanzania

Destination

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