SAN
San Diego
United States
1,693 km
1,052 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,693 km
1,052 mi / 914 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
347°
north northwest

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SAN SEA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SAN SEA
ICAO Code KSAN KSEA
City San Diego Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 47.450000, -122.310000

San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,693 kilometers (1,052 miles / 914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in San Diego, it's 23:08 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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