GFK
Grand Forks
United States
1,874 km
1,164 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
1,874 km
1,164 mi / 1,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

GFK SEA
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GFK SEA
ICAO Code KGFK KSEA
City Grand Forks Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 845 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 47.450000, -122.310000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,874 kilometers (1,164 miles / 1,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 04:09 in Grand Forks, it's 02:09 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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