Originally Posted by
Seat 2A
Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but my understanding is international flights can depart from most anywhere at SEA, but they must arrive at the S satellite because that's where US Customs is located.
There are A gates that are dual-purpose and can be used for international arrivals as well. The south satellite used to be where customs was, but the new-ish
International Arrivals Facility is its own separate thing.