MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,245 km
1,395 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,245 km
1,395 mi / 1,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

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MSP SEA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MSP SEA
ICAO Code KMSP KSEA
City Minneapolis Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 47.450000, -122.310000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,245 kilometers (1,395 miles / 1,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 01:07 in Minneapolis, it's 23:07 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 87° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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