Distance From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, DTW - SEA Distance

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1922 miles or 3094 kilometers or 1669 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Detroit ( United States ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Seattle takes around 4 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 4 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DTW - SEA

Kilometers		3094 km
Statute Miles		1922 miles
Nautical Miles		1669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 25 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - DTW to SEA Flight Path

Location of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport & Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit to Seattle nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Detroit, United States and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTW - SEA

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Seattle (United States) is 2 Hours.
Seattle time is 2 Hours behind Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:30:19 EST
Seattle (United States)	2025-12-14, 12:30:19 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States

Destination

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States