NRT to SEA Route Guide
Tokyo, Japan → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
RJAA (Tokyo, Japan) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 4,134 NM (7,656 km / 4,757 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 46° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 7m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,134 NM
7,656 km / 4,757 mi
Initial Bearing
46° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 7m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,902 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
141 ft
RJAA
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,134 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying NRT-SEA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between NRT and SEA?
4,134 nautical miles (7,656 km / 4,757 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Seattle?
Approximately 9h 7m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly NRT-SEA?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
46° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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