RIS
Rishiri
Japan
6,896 km
4,285 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
6,896 km
4,285 mi / 3,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

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RIS SEA
Airport Name Rishiri Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RIS SEA
ICAO Code RJER KSEA
City Rishiri Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 112 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 45.240000, 141.190000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rishiri (RIS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 6,896 kilometers (4,285 miles / 3,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 23:30 in Rishiri, it's 06:30 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 Rishiri (RIS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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