IWS
Houston
United States
3,006 km
1,868 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,006 km
1,868 mi / 1,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
318°
northwest

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IWS SEA
Airport Name West Houston Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IWS SEA
ICAO Code KIWS KSEA
City Houston Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 111 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 47.450000, -122.310000

Houston (IWS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,006 kilometers (1,868 miles / 1,623 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 04:29 in Houston, it's 02:29 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IWS) 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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