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

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Seattle to Hiroshima
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+15h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and HIJ, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to HIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
150
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → HIJ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
HIJ → SEA
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
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
+15h
Hiroshima is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · HIJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 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.

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–HIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Hiroshima route.
Route details
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: HIJ
IATA / ICAOHIJ / RJOA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation1,088 ft / 332 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to HIJ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, TPE, ICN, HND and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hiroshima is 15 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.