How to get from Seattle to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Copenhagen: about 18h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, Frankfurt, London and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $946.

Flights from Seattle to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Copenhagen
18h 38m
two tickets, via Munich
$946
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,454 mi (11,996 km)
fastest
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
18h 38m
with the connection
Seattle to Copenhagen flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 23m
Via Munich
Germany
19h
with the connection
Seattle to Munich flight 10h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Abu Dhabi flight 5h 55m
two ticketsfrom $946
Via Frankfurt
Germany
19h 25m
with the connection
Seattle to Frankfurt flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 15m
two ticketsfrom $954
Via London
United Kingdom
19h 28m
with the connection
Seattle to London flight 9h 33m
Connection of about 3h
London to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,329
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
19h 30m
with the connection
Seattle to Amsterdam flight 9h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,302

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Abu Dhabi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, April, November and December, +26° to +33° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, sea +29°, with 0 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +18° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +18° +21° 1 days
Mar
+29° +21° +23° 1 days
Apr
+33° +23° +26° 0 days
May
+37° +27° +30° 0 days
Jun
+39° +30° +33° 0 days
Jul
+40° +32° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +30° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +28° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +24° +29° 0 days
Dec
+26° +20° +25° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Copenhagen.
What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Abu Dhabi?
Via Copenhagen: 9h 15m to the connection, 6h 23m after it, about 18h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Munich from $946. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Seattle and Abu Dhabi?
Copenhagen (18h 38m total), Munich (19h total), Frankfurt (19h 25m total), London (19h 28m total) and Amsterdam (19h 30m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Seattle?
7,454 mi (11,996 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.