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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Seattle

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Seattle. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Frankfurt, about 17h 57m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 57m
AUHSEADOH

Abu Dhabi to Seattle at a glance

Fastest journey17h 57mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Seattle

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Doha (DOH) SEA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Wed06:00 AUH05:49 DOH2h 11m connection08:00 DOH12:57 SEAQatar Airways
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 57m
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AUH Frankfurt (FRA) SEA
Leg 1: Condor, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Mon04:15 AUH08:33 FRA2h 27m connection11:00 FRA12:00 SEAEtihad Airways + Lufthansa
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 45m
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AUH Istanbul (IST) SEA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 29m
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AUH Haikou (HAK) SEA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 15m
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AUH London (LHR) SEA
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 02m
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AUH Shanghai (PVG) SEA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~22h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,996 km7,450 miles
Journey time
17h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hSeattle vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Seattle
USD
Airports
AUH → SEA, BFI

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Seattle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Frankfurt and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,996 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Haikou (HAK). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Seattle?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Seattle?
Seattle is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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