GCK
Garden City
United States
2,047 km
1,272 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,047 km
1,272 mi / 1,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
308°
northwest

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GCK SEA
Airport Name Garden City Regional Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GCK SEA
ICAO Code KGCK KSEA
City Garden City Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,891 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 37.930000, -100.720000 47.450000, -122.310000

Garden City (GCK) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,047 kilometers (1,272 miles / 1,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 00:23 in Garden City, it's 22:23 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,459 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Garden City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Garden City (GCK) follows a heading of 113° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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