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DALSEA

Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a premier perspective of the Great Salt Lake and the most iconic close-up view of Mt. Rainier during the descent into Seattle.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Palo Duro Canyon

The second largest canyon in the US, located in the Texas Panhandle, showcasing vibrant red clay layers.

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Canyonlands and Arches

Stunning views of the rugged, high-desert terrain and red rock formations of Eastern Utah.

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Great Salt Lake

The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, offering striking color contrasts from above.

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Sawtooth Mountains

Jagged, alpine peaks in central Idaho that remain snow-capped well into the summer months.

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Mt. Rainier

The massive, glaciated volcano is often passed closely on the left side during the standard arrival into SEA.

Request a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photos of the Great Salt Lake. On the final descent into Seattle, the left side usually provides a breathtakingly close view of Mt. Rainier if the flight path approaches from the south or east. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting on the desert landscapes without harsh midday glare.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Dallas Skyline

Direct views of the Reunion Tower and downtown Dallas skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from Love Field.

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Southern Rockies

The high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo range and the high plains of New Mexico and Colorado.

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Bitterroot National Forest

Expansive views of the dense, green timberlands stretching across the border of Idaho and Montana.

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Mt. Saint Helens

The famous volcano with its distinctive horseshoe-shaped crater is visible as you enter Washington state.

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Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood

On clear days, these massive peaks are visible to the north and south as the aircraft traverses the Cascades.

The right side is ideal for catching the alpenglow on the Rocky Mountains during late afternoon or sunset flights. During the descent into SEA, look out for the crater of Mt. Saint Helens. Seasonal tip: autumn flights offer a beautiful contrast as the larch trees turn gold in the Northern Rockies.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,684 km (1,668 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min

Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)

Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)

Route Type: Domestic

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