Seattle to Lethbridge flights
Lethbridge lies 736 km (457 mi) east of Seattle, +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.
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| Seattle | Lethbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 103,197 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 18 km out | YQL, 8 km out |
Clocks in Lethbridge are 1 h ahead of Seattle right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands 2 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lethbridge
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge County Airport (regional) | YQL | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,500 ft | 3,048 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lethbridge from Seattle?
736 km (457 mi) in a straight line, east of Seattle.
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Lethbridge 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 Seattle and Lethbridge?
Lethbridge is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Seattle to Lethbridge flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lethbridge County Airport (YQL).
What currency do I need in Lethbridge?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.