SEA
Seattle
United States
8,354 km
5,191 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
8,354 km
5,191 mi / 4,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA VIT
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code SEA VIT
ICAO Code KSEA LEVT
City Seattle Alava
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Madrid
Elevation 432 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 42.880000, -2.720000

Seattle (SEA) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 8,354 kilometers (5,191 miles / 4,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Seattle, it's 11:18 in Alava. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,250 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 323° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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