GTF
Great Falls
United States
822 km
511 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
822 km
511 mi / 444 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

GTF SEA
Airport Name Great Falls International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GTF SEA
ICAO Code KGTF KSEA
City Great Falls Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,680 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, -111.370000 47.450000, -122.310000

Great Falls (GTF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 822 kilometers (511 miles / 444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 02:36 in Great Falls, it's 01:36 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,248 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Great Falls International Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Great Falls (GTF) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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