BHM
Birmingham
United States
3,340 km
2,076 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,340 km
2,076 mi / 1,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BHM SEA
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BHM SEA
ICAO Code KBHM KSEA
City Birmingham Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 650 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 47.450000, -122.310000

Birmingham (BHM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,340 kilometers (2,076 miles / 1,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Birmingham, it's 23:26 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 105° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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