KJP
Kerama
Japan
9,284 km
5,769 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
9,284 km
5,769 mi / 5,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
40°
northeast

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KJP SEA
Airport Name Kerama Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KJP SEA
ICAO Code ROKR KSEA
City Kerama Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 156 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 26.170000, 127.290000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kerama (KJP) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 9,284 kilometers (5,769 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Kerama, it's 23:32 in Seattle. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kerama (KJP) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kerama Airport (KJP) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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