MSY to SEA Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 1,810 NM (3,352 km / 2,083 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 314° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 26m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,810 NM
3,352 km / 2,083 mi
Initial Bearing
314° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 26m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,930 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,810 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-SEA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and SEA?
1,810 nautical miles (3,352 km / 2,083 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Seattle?
Approximately 4h 26m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-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?
314° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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