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COS → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic volcanic peaks of the Pacific Northwest, including a potentially stunning close-up of Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle.
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Pikes Peak
Immediately after takeoff, witness the 14,115-foot summit that dominates the Colorado Springs skyline.
Red Desert
Cross the high-altitude desert and sagebrush steppe of south-central Wyoming.
Sawtooth Mountains
View the jagged, granite spires of Idaho's most iconic wilderness area.
Mount Adams & St. Helens
As you enter Washington, look for the massive profile of Mount Adams and the cratered remains of Mount St. Helens.
Mount Rainier
The crown jewel of the flight; this massive glaciated volcano is often passed at close range during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. On a clear day, morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Cascades. Be ready with your camera about 20-30 minutes before landing.
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Denver Front Range
Look north shortly after departure to see the sprawling Denver metro area against the mountains.
Snake River Canyon
Watch the deep, winding gorge carved through the basalt plains of southern Idaho.
North Cascades
View the rugged, 'American Alps' stretching toward the Canadian border.
Bellevue & Seattle Skyline
Depending on the arrival pattern, you may see the tech hubs and skyscrapers before touchdown.
Lake Washington
The expansive freshwater lake separating Seattle from its eastern suburbs.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It also offers a better view of the northern Cascade Range. If the plane approaches SEA from the north (landing south), the right side provides a great view of the Olympic Mountains across the Sound.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 1,716 km (1,066 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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