NRT to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7,655 km (4,757 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7,655 km (4,757 mi, 4,134 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from NRT to SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly northeast of NRT.
How is the NRT to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-SEA in IATA codes and RJAA-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| NRT | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | KSEA |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #67 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; KSEA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SEA sits 292 ft (89 m) higher than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to SEA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Narita from Seattle?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 7,655 km (4,757 mi, 4,134 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and SEA takes about 10h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from NRT?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly northeast of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to SEA?
2 airlines appear on the NRT-SEA route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airways.
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