MSP to SEA Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 1,212 NM (2,245 km / 1,395 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 288° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 7m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,212 NM
2,245 km / 1,395 mi
Initial Bearing
288° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 7m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,136 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,212 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-SEA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSP and SEA?
1,212 nautical miles (2,245 km / 1,395 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Seattle?
Approximately 3h 7m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-SEA?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
288° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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