Distance From Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lihue Airport, SEA - LIH Distance

The distance from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is 2700 miles or 4345 kilometers or 2345 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Seattle ( United States ) to Lihue ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seattle and Lihue takes around 6 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States to Lihue Airport, Lihue, United States is 6 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SEA - LIH

Kilometers		4345 km
Statute Miles		2700 miles
Nautical Miles		2345 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 12 minutes

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lihue Airport Flight Route Map - SEA to LIH Flight Path

Location of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport & Lihue Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Seattle to Lihue nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Seattle, United States and Lihue, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Seattle, United States and Lihue, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SEA - LIH

Time difference between Seattle (United States) and Lihue (United States) is 4 Hours.
Lihue time is 4 Hours behind Seattle.

Location	Local Time
Seattle (United States)	2026-10-21, 22:31:11 MDT
Lihue (United States)	2026-10-21, 18:31:11 HST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States

Destination

Lihue Airport (LIH / PHLI) Lihue, United States