Airport Comparison
| BYS | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYS | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KBYS | KSEA |
| City | Fort Irwin/Barstow | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.280000, -116.630000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,433 kilometers (890 miles / 774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 00:56 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,918 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.