SAN to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,692 km (1,051 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to SAN).
How far is it from San Diego to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,692 km (1,051 mi, 914 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 SAN to SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly north of SAN.
How is the SAN to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written SAN-SEA in IATA codes and KSAN-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. San Diego International Airport is SAN (KSAN), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| SAN | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | San Diego International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KSAN | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #133 | #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 416 ft (127 m) higher than SAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying SAN 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 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, 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 San Diego from Seattle?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 1,692 km (1,051 mi, 914 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from SAN to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between SAN and SEA takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from SAN?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly north of San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Which airlines fly SAN to SEA?
1 airline appear on the SAN-SEA route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines.
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