DRS
Dresden
Germany
8,280 km
5,145 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DRS SEA
Airport Name Dresden Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code DRS SEA
ICAO Code EDDC KSEA
City Dresden Seattle
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 755 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 51.130000, 13.770000 47.450000, -122.310000

Dresden (DRS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Dresden, it's 02:24 in Seattle. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Dresden (DRS) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dresden Airport (DRS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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