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Flights from Seattle to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Rome, about 12h 12m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 12m
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Seattle to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey12h 12mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Rome

Best ways to fly from Seattle to Cologne

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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SEA Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Wed20:00 SEA14:42 MUC1h 33m connection16:15 MUC17:12 CGNLufthansa
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 12m
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SEA Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Thu17:45 SEA13:02 FCO2h 43m connection15:45 FCO17:29 CGNAlaska Airlines + Eurowings
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 44m
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SEA Dublin (DUB) CGN
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sat19:15 SEA12:07 DUB5h 53m connection18:00 DUB20:34 CGNAer Lingus + Ryanair
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 19m
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SEA Barcelona (BCN) CGN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 50m
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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
8,037 km4,991 miles
Journey time
12h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hCologne vs Seattle
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
SEA, BFI → CGN

Flights from Seattle to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seattle to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Rome and Dublin. 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 Seattle to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,037 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), Dublin (DUB) and Barcelona (BCN). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Cologne?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Cologne?
Cologne is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.

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