Johannesburg (JNB) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,265

miles

16,519

kilometers

8,920

nautical miles

🕐 20h 3m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (320°)

Direction

🌍 -10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,265	+6,159	16,424 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,265	+6,159	16,424 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,265	+5,133	15,398 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,265	+5,133	15,398 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,265	+10,265	20,530 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,265	+5,133	15,398 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Seattle, your watch will be 10 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to SEA route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 10,265 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 320° from Johannesburg. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 10,265 miles (16,519 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to SEA typically take around 20h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,265 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.