PHX to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,782 km (1,107 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,782 km (1,107 mi, 962 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 PHX to SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly northwest of PHX.
How is the PHX to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-SEA in IATA codes and KPHX-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| PHX | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #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 702 ft (214 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX to SEA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Phoenix from Seattle?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 1,782 km (1,107 mi, 962 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and SEA takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from PHX?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly northwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to SEA?
4 airlines appear on the PHX-SEA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, US Airways.
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