SEA
Seattle
United States
2,442 km
1,517 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
2,442 km
1,517 mi / 1,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA YQT
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code SEA YQT
ICAO Code KSEA CYQT
City Seattle Thunder Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 432 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 48.370000, -89.320000

Seattle (SEA) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 2,442 kilometers (1,517 miles / 1,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Seattle, it's 13:00 in Thunder Bay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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