SEA
Seattle
United States
5,740 km
3,567 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
5,740 km
3,567 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA SYK
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code SEA SYK
ICAO Code KSEA BIST
City Seattle Stykkisholmur
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 432 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 65.060000, -22.790000

Seattle (SEA) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 5,740 kilometers (3,567 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Seattle, it's 09:36 in Stykkisholmur. With a 8-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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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