JFK
New York
United States
3,887 km
2,415 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,887 km
2,415 mi / 2,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK SEA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JFK SEA
ICAO Code KJFK KSEA
City New York Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 47.450000, -122.310000

New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,887 kilometers (2,415 miles / 2,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 23:51 in New York, it's 20:51 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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 83° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.