LGB to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,555 km (966 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to LGB).
How far is it from Long Beach to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 1,555 km (966 mi, 840 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LGB to SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly north of LGB.
How is the LGB to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written LGB-SEA in IATA codes and KLGB-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Long Beach International Airport is LGB (KLGB), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| LGB | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Long Beach International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLGB | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 60 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #619 | #67 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SEA sits 373 ft (114 m) higher than LGB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGB to SEA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Long Beach from Seattle?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 1,555 km (966 mi, 840 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGB to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between LGB and SEA takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from LGB?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly north of Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
Which airlines fly LGB to SEA?
1 airline appear on the LGB-SEA route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways.
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