Airport Comparison
| SEA | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | SEA | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KSEA | KSFO |
| City | Seattle | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 432 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.450000, -122.310000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,093 kilometers (679 miles / 590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 180°.
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 17:08 in Seattle, it's 17:08 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.