MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
3,197 km
1,987 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,197 km
1,987 mi / 1,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSL SEA
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MSL SEA
ICAO Code KMSL KSEA
City Muscle Shoals Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 551 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 47.450000, -122.310000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,197 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,726 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 03:18 in Muscle Shoals, it's 01:18 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 103° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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