SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
1,466 km
911 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,466 km
911 mi / 792 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

SBA SEA
Airport Name Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SBA SEA
ICAO Code KSBA KSEA
City Santa Barbara Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, -119.800000 47.450000, -122.310000

Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,466 kilometers (911 miles / 792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Santa Barbara, it's 23:54 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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