IND
Indianapolis
United States
2,996 km
1,861 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,996 km
1,861 mi / 1,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IND SEA
Airport Name Indianapolis International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IND SEA
ICAO Code KIND KSEA
City Indianapolis Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 796 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 39.720000, -86.290000 47.450000, -122.310000

Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,996 kilometers (1,861 miles / 1,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 13:20 in Indianapolis, it's 10:20 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 Indianapolis (IND) follows a heading of 93° (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 Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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