RAP
Rapid City
United States
1,536 km
955 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,536 km
955 mi / 830 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
291°
west northwest

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RAP SEA
Airport Name Rapid City Regional Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RAP SEA
ICAO Code KRAP KSEA
City Rapid City Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,204 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 44.050000, -103.060000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,536 kilometers (955 miles / 830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Rapid City, it's 23:26 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,771 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Rapid City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) follows a heading of 97° (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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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