BFK
Aurora
United States
1,651 km
1,026 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,651 km
1,026 mi / 891 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
307°
northwest

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BFK SEA
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BFK SEA
ICAO Code KBKF KSEA
City Aurora Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,663 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 47.450000, -122.310000

Aurora (BFK) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,651 kilometers (1,026 miles / 891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Aurora, it's 00:54 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,231 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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