Seattle to Narita (SEA–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
JL67
JL Japan
789
1:30 PM
MDT TSOUTH
3:40 PM+1
JST
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA823
HA Hawaiian
789
1:50 PM
MDT
4:00 PM+1
JST
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL68
JL Japan
789
6:10 PM
JST T2
10:55 AM
MDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA824
HA Hawaiian
789
6:30 PM
JST T2
11:35 AM
MDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Narita
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 4,757 mi 10h 10m nonstop +15h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

SEA–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,757 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 789 10h10 94%
JL Japan Airlines 7 789 10h10 94% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HA, JL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: JL (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to NRT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,149
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 → NRT
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
NRT → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
4,757 mi / 7,655 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 10m.
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.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

SEA–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Narita route.
Route details
Distance4,757 mi / 7,655 km
Flight time10h 10m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 10h 10m. The route covers 4,757 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SEA to NRT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, MEM, CVG, KEF, CKG, TPE, MNL, ANC, YVR, SFO, SJC, ICN, LAX, AMS, DOH, HNL, DXB, SAN, IAH, ORD, MIA, DEN, BOS, PVG, FRA, YYC, EWR, MEX, DFW, PEK, JFK, MCO, SIN, YYZ and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from NRT 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 NRT

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to NRT ranges from 10 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,757 miles (7,655 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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