Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 129
miles
208
kilometers
112
nautical miles
🕐 45 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 N (6°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 129 | 206 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 129 | 206 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 129 | 194 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 129 | 194 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 129 | 258 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 129 | 194 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Portland and Seattle earns you 258 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The PDX to SEA route connects Portland, United States with Seattle, United States. This short-haul flight covers 129 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a N bearing of 6° from Portland.
🛫 About PDX
Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) serves Portland, United States.
🛬 About SEA
Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Portland International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 129 miles (208 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PDX to SEA typically take around 45 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 129 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.