Airport Comparison
| PMD | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | PMD | SEA |
| ICAO Code | KPMD | KSEA |
| City | Palmdale | Seattle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 2,543 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.630000, -118.080000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Palmdale (PMD) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 1,468 kilometers (912 miles / 793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Palmdale, it's 23:22 in Seattle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,110 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Palmdale (PMD) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.