Airport Comparison
| RKS | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | RKS | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KRKS | KSEA |
| City | Rock Springs | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,765 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.590000, -109.070000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Rock Springs (RKS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,233 kilometers (766 miles / 666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.
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 12:56 in Rock Springs, it's 11:56 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,332 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Rock Springs (RKS) follows a heading of 117° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.