Dubai to Seattle (DXB–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
EK229
EK Emirates
77L
9:13 AM
+04 T3
1:47 PM
PDT
15h 34m
11%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK230
EK Emirates
77L
5:15 PM
PDT
7:45 PM+1
+04
15h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 17h 50m FZQR MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 17h 57m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 16m AFEKFI AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 17m EKFIQF DEEYLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 23m EKFI DLSVVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle flights
MUC Munich 18h 25m EKFI LH Munich (MUC) to Seattle flights
LHR London 19h 14m AVEKFI ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 36m EK AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 51m EK AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 20h 1m EK AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Seattle
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,412 mi 15h 34m nonstop -11h behind

DXB–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,412 miles in approximately 15h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 77L 15h34
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to SEA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,032
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DXB → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → DXB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 AM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
7,412 mi / 11,928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 34m gate to gate.
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.

Getting to DXB

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.

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.

DXB–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance7,412 mi / 11,928 km
Flight time15h 34m
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 15h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 7,412 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to SEA: Emirates.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle.
Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from SEA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

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 is about 15 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.