Seattle to Vancouver
40m The flight from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) covers 205 km (127 miles) and takes approximately 40m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 342°, passing near 48.3° N, 122.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22m | 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16m | 41m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14m | 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14m | 40m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SEA | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| City | Seattle | Vancouver |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| ICAO | KSEA | CYVR |
| Coordinates | 47.4479, -122.3103 | 49.1939, -123.184 |
| Elevation | 433 ft | 14 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to Vancouver?
A non-stop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 40m. The great-circle distance is 205 km (127 miles, 110 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 342°.
How far is Seattle from Vancouver?
205 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 127 miles or 110 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SEA and YVR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 205 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.