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EAT → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Pangborn Memorial Airport (Wenatchee) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
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.
Mount Rainier
The massive, glacier-clad stratovolcano provides a stunning visual anchor throughout the descent into the Puget Sound region.
The Enchantments
Aerial views of the jagged granite peaks and high alpine basins of the Stuart Range shortly after departing Wenatchee.
Snoqualmie National Forest
Expansive vistas of dense evergreen forests and deep river valleys that define the central Cascade Mountains.
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.
Glacier Peak
One of the most remote volcanic peaks in the Cascades, visible to the north against the horizon.
Lake Wenatchee
The turquoise waters of this mountain-fed lake are often visible nestled in the foothills north of the flight path.
Seattle Skyline
As the plane turns for its final approach into SEA, you get a panoramic view of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle.
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.
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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