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ABQ → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the winner for its spectacular transition from the high desert of the Southwest to the dramatic volcanic skyline of Washington state.
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Bisti Badlands
Striking eroded desert landscapes and hoodoos in northwest New Mexico shortly after takeoff.
San Juan Mountains
Rugged snow-capped peaks of the southern Colorado Rockies visible to the north.
Great Salt Lake
The expansive, multicolored waters and white salt crusts of Utah's unique desert sea.
Mount St. Helens
The dramatic horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater visible as the flight enters Washington airspace.
Mount Rainier
A massive, glaciated peak that dominates the left-side window during the final descent into Seattle.
Book an 'A' seat for the most consistent views of the Cascade volcanoes. On evening flights, the sunset illuminates the high desert to the west, but be aware of potential glare. During winter months, the snow-covered Cascades are particularly breathtaking about 20-30 minutes before arrival.
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A massive, circular volcanic crater in the Jemez Mountains visible immediately after departing ABQ.
Monument Valley
Iconic red rock buttes and mesas of the Navajo Nation located near the Four Corners region.
Wasatch Range
Dramatic mountain peaks bordering the Salt Lake City valley corridor.
Columbia River
The massive waterway carving through the basalt cliffs of the high desert plateau.
Cascade Range
A distant panorama of the eastern Cascades, including views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.
Choose an 'F' seat to see the Rio Grande Valley and the Jemez Mountains right after takeoff. If the airport is landing to the north (common in summer), the right side offers a spectacular sweeping view of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 1,897 km (1,179 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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