Airport Comparison
| PUQ | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUQ | SEA |
| ICAO Code | SCCI | KSEA |
| City | Punta Arenas | Seattle |
| Country | Chile | United States |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 139 ft | 432 ft |
| Coordinates | -53.000000, -70.850000 | 47.450000, -122.310000 |
Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,182 kilometers (7,570 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Chile with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Punta Arenas, it's 02:09 in Seattle. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 150° (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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.