CWF
Lake Charles
United States
3,140 km
1,951 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,140 km
1,951 mi / 1,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
316°
northwest

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CWF SEA
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code CWF SEA
ICAO Code KCWF KSEA
City Lake Charles Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,140 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Lake Charles, it's 23:31 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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