The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 970 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 22:31 in Seattle, it's 22:31 in South Lake Tahoe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,836 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.