HLN
Helena
United States
788 km
490 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
788 km
490 mi / 425 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
281°
west

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HLN SEA
Airport Name Helena Regional Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code HLN SEA
ICAO Code KHLN KSEA
City Helena Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,877 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 46.610000, -111.980000 47.450000, -122.310000

Helena (HLN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) in Helena, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 788 kilometers (490 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 19:30 in Helena, it's 18:30 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,445 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Helena Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Helena (HLN) follows a heading of 93° (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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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