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AUS → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Cascade Range during the descent, including a close-up perspective of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
West Texas High Plains
The transition from the lush Texas Hill Country to the flat, grid-patterned agriculture of the Llano Estacado.
Sandia Mountains
As the flight crosses New Mexico, look for the sharp crests of the mountains flanking Albuquerque.
Four Corners Region
Dramatic red rock formations and canyons visible near the intersection of NM, AZ, UT, and CO.
Mount Rainier
The crown jewel of Washington; this massive stratovolcano dominates the window view about 20 minutes before landing.
Mount St. Helens
The horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone remain clearly visible south of Mount Rainier.
Puget Sound
During the final approach into SEA, you will see the intricate waterways and islands of the Sound.
Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you for better photography of the Cascades. If landing to the north (Runway 34), you will fly directly past Mount Rainier's western face. Keep your camera ready as soon as the descent begins through 15,000 feet.
Austin Skyline
Immediately after takeoff, the right side often catches views of the growing downtown Austin core.
Canyonlands
Deeply eroded canyons of the Colorado River system in Utah are often visible mid-flight.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering salt flats and the distinct turquoise and pink hues of the lake's divided waters.
Sawtooth National Forest
The rugged, jagged peaks of central Idaho provide a stark, alpine contrast to the desert south.
Seattle Skyline
If the plane approaches from the north to land south, the right side offers a stunning view of the Space Needle and downtown.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Great Salt Lake and the Snake River Plain. On clear days, you may catch a glimpse of the Grand Tetons in the far distance. If the airport is 'landing south,' this is the side to be on for the best view of downtown Seattle.
Distance: 2,847 km (1,769 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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