Airport Comparison
| SEA | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | SEA | WYS |
| ICAO Code | KSEA | KWYS |
| City | Seattle | West Yellowstone |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 432 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.450000, -122.310000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
Seattle (SEA) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 915 kilometers (569 miles / 494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Seattle, it's 02:21 in West Yellowstone.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,217 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 294° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.