Seattle to Okinawa (SEA–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Okinawa
Route information for SEA to DNA.
5,740 mi 10h 52m nonstop +16h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → DNA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
DNA → SEA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,740 mi / 9,238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance5,740 mi / 9,238 km
Flight time10h 52m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kadena Air Base take about 10h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 5,740 miles.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SEA to DNA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to DNA is about 10 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,740 miles (9,238 km).