Airport Comparison
| AFF | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | KSEA |
| City | Colorado Springs | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,696 kilometers (1,054 miles / 916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Colorado Springs, it's 02:38 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,144 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.