IOW
Iowa City
United States
2,504 km
1,556 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,504 km
1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IOW SEA
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IOW SEA
ICAO Code KIOW KSEA
City Iowa City Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 684 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 47.450000, -122.310000

Iowa City (IOW) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,504 kilometers (1,556 miles / 1,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 00:05 in Iowa City, it's 22:05 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 94° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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