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Flights from Seattle to Kabul
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 19h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 12m
Seattle to Kabul at a glance
Fastest journey19h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Seattle to Kabul
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 Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
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
- 10,806 km6,711 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +12.5hKabul vs Seattle
- Currency in Kabul
- USD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → KBL
Flights from Seattle to Kabul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. 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 Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,806 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Kabul?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Kabul?
Kabul is 12.5 hours ahead of Seattle.





