London (LHR) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,786
miles
7,702
kilometers
4,159
nautical miles

🕐 9h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (322°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,786 7,658
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,786 7,658
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,786 7,179
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,786 7,179
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,786 9,572
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,786 7,179
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between London and Seattle earns you 9,572 base miles - that's 38% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SEA route connects London, United Kingdom with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,786 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 322° from London. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 4,786 miles (7,702 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SEA typically take around 9h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,786 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.