Dubai to Seattle (DXB–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,412 miles in approximately 15h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 15h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 AM in Seattle.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
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.
DXB–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to SEA
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DXB to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to SEA ranges from 15 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,412 miles (11,928 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.