SEA
Seattle
United States
1,957 km
1,216 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
1,957 km
1,216 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
146°
south southeast

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SEA TUS
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code SEA TUS
ICAO Code KSEA KTUS
City Seattle Tucson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Phoenix
Elevation 432 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 32.120000, -110.940000

Seattle (SEA) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 1,957 kilometers (1,216 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 02:56 in Seattle, it's 03:56 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,211 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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