Lethbridge to Seattle flights
Seattle lies 736 km (457 mi) west of Lethbridge, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
| Lethbridge | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 103,197 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YQL, 8 km out | SEA, 18 km out |
Clocks in Seattle are 1 h behind Lethbridge right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 42 min later by the destination clock.
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 Lethbridge
Lethbridge is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lethbridge County Airport (YQL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Lethbridge?
736 km (457 mi) in a straight line, west of Lethbridge.
How long does it take to get from Lethbridge to Seattle by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lethbridge and Seattle?
Seattle is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Edmonton).
Which airports are used for Lethbridge to Seattle flights?
Typically Lethbridge County Airport (YQL) 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
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.