RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
4,739 km
2,945 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,739 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUY SEA
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RUY SEA
ICAO Code MHRU KSEA
City Ruinas de Copan Seattle
Country Honduras United States
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,990 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,739 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Honduras with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 01:01 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,558 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 129° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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