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DAL → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
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.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second largest canyon in the US, located in the Texas Panhandle, showcasing vibrant red clay layers.
Canyonlands and Arches
Stunning views of the rugged, high-desert terrain and red rock formations of Eastern Utah.
Great Salt Lake
The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, offering striking color contrasts from above.
Sawtooth Mountains
Jagged, alpine peaks in central Idaho that remain snow-capped well into the summer months.
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.
Dallas Skyline
Direct views of the Reunion Tower and downtown Dallas skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from Love Field.
Southern Rockies
The high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo range and the high plains of New Mexico and Colorado.
Bitterroot National Forest
Expansive views of the dense, green timberlands stretching across the border of Idaho and Montana.
Mt. Saint Helens
The famous volcano with its distinctive horseshoe-shaped crater is visible as you enter Washington state.
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.
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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