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Seattle to Santa Rosa Jetlag Recovery Guide

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

SeattleSanta Rosa

SEA to STS

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
993 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

SEASTS

2h 8m993 km1 airline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seattle to Santa Rosa route

Jetlag from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Rosa (STS) 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 Santa Rosa with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

AS AS 1308Alaska Airlines
8:00am
SEA
10:10am
STS
2h 8m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
AS AS 1321Alaska Airlines
10:05am
SEA
12:13pm
STS
2h 8m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 1308Alaska Airlines
8:00am
SEA
10:10am
STS
2h 8m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 1308Alaska Airlines
8:00am
SEA
10:10am
STS
2h 8m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Recovery timeline0.0 days
AS AS 2049Alaska Airlines
8:26am
SEA
10:30am
STS
2h 8m
Embraer 175
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Seattle to Santa Rosa Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Seattle to Santa Rosa?+

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

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

The optimal departure windows for minimizing jetlag on the Seattle to Santa Rosa 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.