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Seattle to New York: flight time and arrival time
Now in Seattle
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Now in New York
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Nonstop flight: about 5h 15m · 2,415 miles · New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle
What time will you land?
If you take off from Seattle at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in New York, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes:
| Leave Seattle | Arrive New York |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2:15 PM |
| 9 AM | 5:15 PM |
| 12 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 3 PM | 11:15 PM |
| 6 PM | 2:15 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 5:15 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 7:45 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying east to New York means "losing" 3 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in New York, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to New York?
A nonstop flight from Seattle to New York takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers roughly 2,415 miles (3,887 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Seattle at 6 PM, what time will I land in New York?
On a nonstop flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes, leaving Seattle at 6:00 PM local time gets you to New York at about 2:15 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Seattle.