Seattle to Misawa (SEA–MSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,485 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 4d ago
No nonstop service between SEA and MSJ. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
HND Tokyo 14h 33m DLNHTG → AYCIJL Tokyo (HND) to Misawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,485 mi 8h 39m nonstop +16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MSJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
HND ~14h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → MSJ
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
MSJ → SEA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Misawa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,485 mi / 7,218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 39m 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.

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–MSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Misawa route.
Route details
Distance4,485 mi / 7,218 km
Flight time8h 39m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MSJ
Full nameMisawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
IATA / ICAOMSJ / RJSM
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation119 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base take about 8h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 4,485 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda.
Misawa is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from MSJ to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from SEA to MSJ

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to MSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MSJ is about 8 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,485 miles (7,218 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.