SEA
Seattle
United States
6,824 km
4,240 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
6,824 km
4,240 mi / 3,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
131°
southeast

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SEA SNC
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code SEA SNC
ICAO Code KSEA SESA
City Seattle Salinas
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 432 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Seattle (SEA) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 6,824 kilometers (4,240 miles / 3,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Seattle, it's 05:19 in Salinas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salinas (SNC) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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