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Flight Time from Seattle to Tokyo

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Flight time

9h 55m

estimated nonstop

Distance

4,757 mi

Time difference

Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.

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Estimated nonstop time from great-circle distance and typical airline block speeds. Actual times vary about ±30 min with winds, routing and aircraft - eastbound is usually faster than westbound. Times shown for direct flights; connections add layover time.

In Brief

How long is the flight from Seattle to Tokyo?

The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) takes approximately 9h 55m nonstop, covering a great-circle distance of 4,757 mi (7,656 km). Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. Actual times vary by about 30 minutes with winds, air-traffic routing and aircraft type, and connecting flights take longer once you add layover time.

Key takeaways

  • Flight time: about 9h 55m nonstop (SEA → NRT).
  • Distance: 4,757 mi / 7,656 km great-circle.
  • Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
  • Eastbound is usually 30-60 min faster than westbound on long routes.
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Seattle to Tokyo flight: FAQ

Flight time, distance and time difference for this route.

The nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 9h 55m, covering a great-circle distance of 4,757 mi (7,656 km). Actual times vary by roughly 30 minutes with winds, routing and aircraft; connecting flights take longer once you add the layover.

Seattle and Tokyo are about 4,757 mi (7,656 km) apart as the crow flies - the great-circle distance airlines fly close to. Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.

Roughly, but not exactly. The distance is identical, so the estimate is the same both ways, but in reality one direction is usually 30-60 minutes faster because of high-altitude winds - eastbound flights ride the jet stream while westbound flights fight a headwind.

Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. That's based on standard time-zone offsets and doesn't account for daylight saving, so it can shift by an hour around DST changeovers. Use the calculator above with your departure time to see your local arrival time.

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