Seattle to Hiroshima (SEA–HIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Hiroshima
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and HIJ, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to HIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Hiroshima.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

SEA–HIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Hiroshima route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: HIJ
Full nameHiroshima Airport
IATA / ICAOHIJ / RJOA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation1,088 ft / 332 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to HIJ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KIX, ANC, TPE, HND, PVG, ICN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hiroshima is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via KIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.