GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
7,454 km
4,632 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,454 km
4,632 mi / 4,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GAJ SEA
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GAJ SEA
ICAO Code RJSC KSEA
City Yamagata Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 353 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 47.450000, -122.310000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,454 kilometers (4,632 miles / 4,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 11:09 in Yamagata, it's 18:09 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 Yamagata (GAJ) 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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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