OLU
Columbus
United States
2,081 km
1,293 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,081 km
1,293 mi / 1,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OLU SEA
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code OLU SEA
ICAO Code KOLU KSEA
City Columbus Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,447 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -97.340000 47.450000, -122.310000

Columbus (OLU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,081 kilometers (1,293 miles / 1,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 03:33 in Columbus, it's 01:33 in Seattle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,015 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Columbus (OLU) follows a heading of 99° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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