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Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a breathtaking, close-up perspective of Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington, which dominates the horizon for the majority of this short flight across the Cascades.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Rainier

The massive, glacier-clad stratovolcano provides a stunning visual anchor throughout the descent into the Puget Sound region.

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The Enchantments

Aerial views of the jagged granite peaks and high alpine basins of the Stuart Range shortly after departing Wenatchee.

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Snoqualmie National Forest

Expansive vistas of dense evergreen forests and deep river valleys that define the central Cascade Mountains.

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Mount Adams

On clear days, the distant snowy peak of Mount Adams is visible far to the south beyond Rainier.

Sit on the left for the most iconic views of Mount Rainier. For the best lighting on the mountain faces, choose a morning flight. During the winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly dramatic, but ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to see the steep descent into the Green River Valley.

Right Side Highlights
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Glacier Peak

One of the most remote volcanic peaks in the Cascades, visible to the north against the horizon.

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Lake Wenatchee

The turquoise waters of this mountain-fed lake are often visible nestled in the foothills north of the flight path.

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Seattle Skyline

As the plane turns for its final approach into SEA, you get a panoramic view of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle.

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Lake Washington

The vast freshwater lake between Seattle and Bellevue, often seen just before the wheels touch down.

Choose the right side if you prefer views of the remote North Cascades or want to see the Seattle city skyline during the landing sequence. If the airport is landing to the north, the right side provides excellent views of the Olympic Mountains across the Sound at sunset.

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Route Information

Distance: 158 km (98 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 16 min

Departure: EAT (47.3988990784, -120.207000732)

Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)

Route Type: Domestic

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