Airport Comparison
| RIF | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Richfield Municipal Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | RIF | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KRIF | KSEA |
| City | Richfield | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,318 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.730000, -112.100000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Richfield (RIF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,274 kilometers (791 miles / 688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 09:58 in Richfield, it's 08:58 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,886 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Richfield Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Richfield (RIF) follows a heading of 136° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.