MSJ
Misawa
Japan
7,218 km
4,485 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,218 km
4,485 mi / 3,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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MSJ SEA
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MSJ SEA
ICAO Code RJSM KSEA
City Misawa Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 119 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 47.450000, -122.310000

Misawa (MSJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,218 kilometers (4,485 miles / 3,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:27 in Misawa, it's 23:27 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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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