There are 2 ways to get from Seattle to Erbil by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Erbil International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane SEA - EBL
18h 21m$440–1,224Fly to Kirkuk, drive
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kirkuk (KIK)plane SEA - KIK
- Drive from Kirkuk (KIK) to Erbilcar
29h 14m$387–1,309
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Erbil is to fly and drive which costs $380 - $1,400 and takes 29h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Erbil is to fly which takes 18h 21m and costs $440 - $1,300.
The distance between Seattle and Erbil is 10643 km.
It takes approximately 18h 21m to get from Seattle to Erbil, including transfers.
Erbil is 10h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 1:50 PM in Seattle and 11:50 PM in Erbil.
There are 118+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Erbil, Iraq?
Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and five other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) twice daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkuk via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkuk via London Heathrow, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 16m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
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