ATL
Atlanta
United States
3,505 km
2,178 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,505 km
2,178 mi / 1,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL SEA
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ATL SEA
ICAO Code KATL KSEA
City Atlanta Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,026 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 47.450000, -122.310000

Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,505 kilometers (2,178 miles / 1,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Atlanta, it's 20:55 in Seattle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 102° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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