GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,173 km
4,457 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,173 km
4,457 mi / 3,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
317°
northwest

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GWY SEA
Airport Name Galway Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GWY SEA
ICAO Code EICM KSEA
City Galway Seattle
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 81 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 47.450000, -122.310000

Galway (GWY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,173 kilometers (4,457 miles / 3,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Ireland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Galway, it's 12:39 in Seattle. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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