AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
4,601 km
2,859 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,601 km
2,859 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guatemala
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ SEA
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SEA
ICAO Code MGQZ KSEA
City Quezaltenango Seattle
Country Guatemala United States
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,779 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 47.450000, -122.310000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,601 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Quezaltenango, it's 02:19 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,347 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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