Seattle to Chitose (SEA–RJCJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → RJCJ
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
RJCJ → SEA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
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
+16h
Chitose is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · RJCJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Chitose.
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–RJCJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chitose route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: RJCJ
IATA / ICAORJCJ / RJCJ
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to RJCJ flights.
Chitose is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from RJCJ 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.