MCI to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 2,391 km (1,486 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to MCI).
How far is it from Kansas City to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 2,391 km (1,486 mi, 1,291 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MCI to SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly northwest of MCI.
How is the MCI to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written MCI-SEA in IATA codes and KMCI-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kansas City International Airport is MCI (KMCI), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| MCI | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kansas City International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMCI | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #216 | #67 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SEA sits 593 ft (181 m) lower than MCI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCI to SEA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kansas City from Seattle?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 2,391 km (1,486 mi, 1,291 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCI to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between MCI and SEA takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from MCI?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly northwest of Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Which airlines fly MCI to SEA?
1 airline appear on the MCI-SEA route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines.
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