HOU
Houston
United States
3,045 km
1,892 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,045 km
1,892 mi / 1,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
318°
northwest

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HOU SEA
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code HOU SEA
ICAO Code KHOU KSEA
City Houston Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 47.450000, -122.310000

Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,045 kilometers (1,892 miles / 1,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Houston, it's 23:21 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 121° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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