LIH
Lihue
United States
4,345 km
2,700 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,345 km
2,700 mi / 2,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIH SEA
Airport Name Lihue Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LIH SEA
ICAO Code PHLI KSEA
City Lihue Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 152 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lihue (LIH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,345 kilometers (2,700 miles / 2,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:29 in Lihue, it's 21:29 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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