Seattle to Narita (SEA–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,757 miles in approximately 10h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Japan Airlines Also: AS, MH | 7 | 789 | 10h15 | Oneworld | AS, MH | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS | 2 | 332 | 10h02 | – | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 23 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 2 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,757 miles (7,655 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via KIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.