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BIL → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Billings Logan International Airport (Billings) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premier viewing experience of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcanic peaks, most notably a close-up encounter with Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle.
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Yellowstone River Valley
Follow the longest undammed river in the lower 48 as it winds through the Montana landscape shortly after takeoff.
Bitterroot Range
Cross the dramatic, jagged border between Montana and Idaho, featuring steep glaciated peaks and deep canyons.
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Spot the sprawling, finger-like bays of this stunning blue lake nestled in the Idaho Panhandle forests.
Mount Rainier
The crown jewel of the flight; the massive, glacier-clad volcano dominates the horizon during the descent into SEA.
Mount St. Helens
On clear days, the unique crater left by the 1980 eruption is visible further to the south of the flight path.
Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for the legendary view of Mount Rainier. This peak is most impressive during the final 20 minutes of flight. For morning departures, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the mountains perfectly. In winter, the Bitterroot Range offers spectacular snow-covered textures that are best viewed from this side.
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Billings Rimrocks
Get an immediate view of the massive sandstone cliffs that define the Billings skyline during departure.
Lake Pend Oreille
View the massive, deep blue waters of Idaho's largest lake, surrounded by the Kaniksu National Forest.
North Cascades
Observe the 'American Alps,' a dense cluster of jagged peaks and glaciers in northern Washington state.
Seattle Skyline
If landing from the north, this side offers views of the Space Needle and the downtown waterfront skyscrapers.
Puget Sound
See the intricate network of islands and ferries crossing the sound as the plane enters the Seattle terminal area.
The right side is ideal if you want to see the expansive wilderness of Northern Idaho and the North Cascades. If the wind is blowing from the south, planes often fly north of the city and turn back, providing the right side with a panoramic view of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle just before landing.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 1,065 km (662 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: BIL (45.80770111083984, -108.54299926757812)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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