SDR
Santander
Spain
8,251 km
5,127 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,251 km
5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
322°
northwest

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SDR SEA
Airport Name Santander Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SDR SEA
ICAO Code LEXJ KSEA
City Santander Seattle
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 43.430000, -3.820000 47.450000, -122.310000

Santander (SDR) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,251 kilometers (5,127 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Santander, it's 00:54 in Seattle. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Santander (SDR) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santander Airport (SDR) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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