MEM
Memphis
United States
3,005 km
1,867 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,005 km
1,867 mi / 1,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEM SEA
Airport Name Memphis International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MEM SEA
ICAO Code KMEM KSEA
City Memphis Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 341 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -89.980000 47.450000, -122.310000

Memphis (MEM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,005 kilometers (1,867 miles / 1,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 01:20 in Memphis, it's 23:20 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Memphis (MEM) follows a heading of 105° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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