Seattle to Tokyo (SEA–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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SEA–HND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,792 miles in approximately 10h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VN | 7 | 359 | 10h25 | SkyTeam | VN | |
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: TG | 7 | 789 | 10h30 | Star Alliance | TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→HND | BFI→HND | BLI→HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 28m | 10h 1m | 10h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
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.
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.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
SEA–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to HND
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and All Nippon Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to HND is about 10 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,792 miles (7,711 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, San Francisco and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Bellingham (BLI).