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BOSSEA

Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side wins for the iconic approach into Seattle, providing a spectacular close-up view of Mount Rainier and the Boston skyline upon departure.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Boston Skyline

Aerial views of the Charles River, Fenway Park, and downtown Boston during the initial climb out of Logan.

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Finger Lakes

The long, narrow glacial lakes of Upstate New York create a unique striped pattern on the landscape.

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Chicago Skyline

Depending on the flight path, the Sears Tower and Lake Michigan shoreline are often visible in the distance.

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Great Plains Patchwork

Geometric agricultural patterns and the winding Missouri River through South Dakota and Nebraska.

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Bighorn Mountains

The rugged peaks of north-central Wyoming rise sharply from the surrounding plains.

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Mount Rainier

The absolute highlight; a massive, snow-capped volcano that dominates the window during the descent into Seattle.

Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Rainier. On sunset flights, this side catches the 'Alpenglow' on the mountain peaks. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Great Plains and the Rockies.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Adirondack Mountains

The high peaks and dense forests of New York's largest wilderness area shortly after takeoff.

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Great Lakes Panorama

Expansive views over Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan, often showing the Canadian border.

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Toronto Skyline

The CN Tower and Toronto's dense waterfront are frequently visible across Lake Ontario.

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South Dakota Badlands

Distinctive eroded buttes and pinnacles that offer a stark contrast to the surrounding prairies.

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North Cascades

A sea of jagged, glaciated peaks as the flight enters Washington state, often called the American Alps.

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Mount Baker

A secondary volcanic peak visible near the Canadian border during the final approach phase.

Choose the right side if you prefer viewing the vastness of the Great Lakes and the northernmost reaches of the US. In the summer, this side avoids direct glare during the midday portion of the flight. Watch for the Olympic Mountains across the Puget Sound just before touchdown.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,006 km (2,489 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 43 min

Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)

Route Type: Domestic

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