Kansas City to Seattle (MKC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IAH Houston ~7h 55m UA → ASBRJL Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
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Kansas City to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,498 mi 3h 16m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAH ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → SEA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
SEA → MKC
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric MKC→SEA MCI→SEA MHK→SEA
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 85 –
Flight time 3h 16m 3h 45m 3h 22m
Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Seattle flights · Omaha (OMA) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
MKC: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKC–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SEA to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, MHK and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKC to SEA

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKC to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to SEA is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Omaha (OMA).