SAD
Safford
United States
1,943 km
1,207 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,943 km
1,207 mi / 1,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SAD SEA
Airport Name Safford Regional Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SAD SEA
ICAO Code KSAD KSEA
City Safford Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,178 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -109.640000 47.450000, -122.310000

Safford (SAD) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,943 kilometers (1,207 miles / 1,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 01:52 in Safford, it's 00:52 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,746 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Safford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Safford (SAD) follows a heading of 142° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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