JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
3,871 km
2,405 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,871 km
2,405 mi / 2,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAL SEA
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JAL SEA
ICAO Code MMJA KSEA
City Xalapa Seattle
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,127 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 47.450000, -122.310000

Xalapa (JAL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,871 kilometers (2,405 miles / 2,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Xalapa, it's 23:21 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,695 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 135° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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