Abbotsford to Seattle flights
Seattle lies 162 km (100 mi) south of Abbotsford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abbotsford | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 141,397 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YVR, 69 km out | SEA, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Seattle
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abbotsford
Abbotsford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 97 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 9 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 36 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 82 km).
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,901 ft | 433 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field (regional) | BFI | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,007 ft | 21 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport (regional) | PAE | 34 km (21 mi) | 9,010 ft | 606 ft |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport (regional) | TIW | 42 km (26 mi) | 5,002 ft | 294 ft |
| Olympia Regional Airport (regional) | OLM | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,500 ft | 209 ft |
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Staying in Seattle
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Abbotsford?
162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south of Abbotsford.
How long does it take to get from Abbotsford to Seattle by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abbotsford and Seattle?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abbotsford to Seattle flights?
Typically Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Seattle also has BFI, PAE, TIW, OLM.
What currency do I need in Seattle?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.