Seattle to Dubai
15h 14m The flight from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,928 km (7,412 miles) and takes approximately 15h 14m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 2°, passing near 78.8° N, 48.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 41m | 22h 06m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 18m | 15h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 15m | 13h 40m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 02m | 14h 27m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SEA | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Seattle | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KSEA | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 47.4479, -122.3103 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 433 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15h 14m. The great-circle distance is 11,928 km (7,412 miles, 6,441 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 2°.
How far is Seattle from Dubai?
11,928 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,412 miles or 6,441 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SEA and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,928 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 14m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.