transpacific · 10h 30m · 7,683 km
Seattle to Tokyo (NRT)
JAL is your only nonstop · 3 cabins reviewed
JAL is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.4/10.JAL is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 7.0/10.
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- JAL is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.4/10.
- JAL is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 7.0/10.
- JAL is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
Frequently asked
What are the best seats in JAL Sky Suite III on SEA-NRT?
Best: Row 3 (all seats) and rows 9-10 window seats for privacy. Window seats (A/K) have stowable privacy partition creating semi-enclosed space. Avoid: Row 1 (galley noise/light directly in front). Row 10 is near the premium economy curtain. Staggered 2-2-2 with all-aisle-access. Collins Apex Suite with 74-inch bed and Airweave mattress pad. 23-inch non-touchscreen IFE. Sony noise-cancelling headphones. Window seats have the most privacy but slightly narrow entrance. Storage is limited across all seats. No pajamas on 787-9 (only on A350-1000). Free unlimited WiFi in business class (Panasonic Ku-band). Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining with dine-on-demand option.
What are the best seats in JAL Premium Economy on SEA-NRT?
Best: Rows 18-19 (sweet spot away from bulkhead and rear lavatories). Avoid: Row 17 is bulkhead — extra legroom but smaller 8.9-inch screen that must stow for takeoff/landing. Row 21 closest to rear lavatories. Cradle-style recline (seat pan slides forward). Sony noise-cancelling headphones provided. 1 hour free WiFi, additional time purchasable. Sakura Lounge access at NRT/HND/KIX/SFO. Champagne and premium beverage selection. Won Skytrax Best Premium Economy in Asia 2024-2025. Bulkhead row 17 has 8.9-inch screens vs 12.1-inch elsewhere.
What are the best seats in JAL Economy on SEA-NRT?
Best: Rows 45-46 (exit row, extra legroom). Window pairs (A/B or H/K) mean only one person to climb over vs 3-3-3 on other airlines. Avoid: Row 59 (last row — galley noise, potentially limited recline). Bulkhead seats have smaller 8.9-inch screens that stow for takeoff/landing. 8-abreast 2-4-2 layout gives ~1 inch wider seats than 9-abreast competitors on 787. 1 hour free WiFi, additional purchasable. Two meal services on long-haul with Sky Oasis self-serve snack bar between meals. Won Skytrax Best Economy Class Seat 2025. Exit row seats (rows 45-46) have extra legroom but may have limited or no recline and armrests may not lift. USB-A + AC power at every seat (no USB-C).