Flight time from Los Angeles to Seattle
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 2 h 50 min. Flying back from Seattle to Los Angeles takes about 2 h 45 min. The two airports are 955 miles (1,537 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LAX → SEA | 2h 50m | Los Angeles → 11:50 AM |
| SEA → LAX | 2h 45m | Seattle → 11:45 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Seattle and Los Angeles are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in Los Angeles and Seattle, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Seattle?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 2 h 50 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 2 h 45 min.
How far is Seattle from Los Angeles?
955 miles (1,537 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LAX and SEA airports.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle?
Seattle and Los Angeles are on the same clock time right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Los Angeles at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Seattle?
Leaving Los Angeles at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Seattle at about 11:50 AM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.