Flight time from New York to Seattle
JFK → SEA · John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 5h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,415 miles (3,887 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 38m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 22m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 55m
When will you arrive?
Seattle is 3 hours behind New York. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from New York to Seattle?
- About 5h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,415 miles, or 3,887 km (2,099 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Seattle is 3 hours behind New York.
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