Flights Frankfurt → Seattle
FRA → SEA
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt and Seattle, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 767, Airbus A330-330, and Airbus A340-300. The destination airport in Seattle sees over 52 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Seattle (SEA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Seattle the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Seattle: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle (SEA) heads north-west for about 8,198 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 40m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Seattle it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FRA-SEA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-SEA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Frankfurt-Seattle route is about 8,198 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
