Abu Dhabi to Seattle (AUH–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and SEA. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 18h EYQR → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 3m DEEYLH → DEEYLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
LHR London 18h 15m ACAVEY → ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 18h 41m EYGAJU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h EYGA → DLSVVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 3m EYGA → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 19h 57m EY → AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
BOS Boston 20h 16m EY → AFASAY Boston (BOS) to Seattle flights
CPH Copenhagen 20h 53m EYSK → SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Seattle flights
JFK New York 21h 42m EY → AFAMAS New York (JFK) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
DOH ~18h 0m FRA ~18h 3m LHR ~18h 15m IST ~18h 41m AMS ~19h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,095
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUH → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → AUH
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric AUH→SEA DXB→SEA
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
Seattle is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 AM in Seattle.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
Seattle is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).