LOU
Louisville
United States
3,125 km
1,942 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
3,125 km
1,942 mi / 1,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
301°
west northwest

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LOU SEA
Airport Name Bowman Field Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LOU SEA
ICAO Code KLOU KSEA
City Louisville Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 546 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 47.450000, -122.310000

Louisville (LOU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 3,125 kilometers (1,942 miles / 1,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Louisville, it's 20:33 in Seattle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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