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Seattle to Redmond Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Seattle to Redmond involves a timezone shift, rated "1" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

SeattleRedmond

SEA to RDM

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
365 km

Best Departure Times

8-18 (80/100)
12am
3am
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
9pm

Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Recovery Plan

During Flight

  • Stay hydrated - drink water regularly
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine

Flight Options

10

SEARDM

1h 12m365 km2 airlines

Related Jetlag Routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seattle to Redmond route

Jetlag from Seattle (SEA) to Redmond (RDM) is rated "1". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

The best departure windows are: 8-18 (80/100). These times help align your circadian rhythm with the destination timezone.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Alaska (AS)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Seattle to Redmond with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

AS AS 2138Alaska Airlines
7:35am
SEA
8:43am
RDM
1h 12m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
DL DL 3735Delta Air Lines
9:40am
SEA
10:55am
RDM
1h 12m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 2138Alaska Airlines
7:35am
SEA
8:43am
RDM
1h 12m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 2341Alaska Airlines
7:50am
SEA
8:57am
RDM
1h 12m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 2341Alaska Airlines
7:50am
SEA
8:57am
RDM
1h 12m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Seattle to Redmond Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Seattle to Redmond?+

Jetlag from Seattle (SEA) to Redmond (RDM) is rated "1" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Seattle to Redmond for jetlag?+

The optimal departure windows for minimizing jetlag on the Seattle to Redmond route are: 8-18 (80/100). These times help align your circadian rhythm with the destination timezone.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.