Airport Comparison
| GWS | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | GWS | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KGWS | KSEA |
| City | Glenwood Springs | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,916 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.510000, -107.310000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,494 kilometers (928 miles / 807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Glenwood Springs, it's 23:57 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,484 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 121° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.