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FLL → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmark of the Pacific Northwest: Mount Rainier. As you descend into Seattle, this side typically provides the most intimate views of the volcano and the rugged Olympic Mountains.
Everglades & Gulf Coast
Aerial views of the Florida wetlands and the shimmering turquoise transitions of the Gulf of Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Red Rock Country
As you cross the Southwest, you can often spot the deep canyons and crimson rock formations of Utah and Northern Arizona.
The Southern Rockies
Dramatic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide in Colorado and Wyoming.
Mount Rainier
The star of the show; this massive, glaciated volcano appears incredibly close during the standard arrival into SEA from the southeast.
The Olympic Mountains
Rugged, forest-covered peaks that dominate the horizon to the west of the Puget Sound as you land.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance to see Mount Rainier. Since this is a northwest-bound flight, the sun will be on the left (south) side for much of the day; keep your window shade down during the mid-flight glare to stay cool, but open it 30 minutes before landing. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the mountains without heavy haze.
Florida Gold Coast
A great view of the high-rise skylines and Atlantic beaches of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton during the initial climb.
Mississippi River
The winding 'Mighty Mississippi' is easily identifiable as a massive silver ribbon cutting through the central US.
Grand Tetons & Yellowstone
Depending on the specific flight path, you may see the jagged spires of the Tetons and the high plateaus of Wyoming.
North Cascades
Jagged, ice-sculpted peaks often referred to as the 'American Alps' visible to the north on the final approach.
Seattle Skyline
If the plane lands toward the north, you might catch a glimpse of the Space Needle and the downtown waterfront.
The right side is ideal for those who want to avoid direct sunlight and glare while traveling northwest. It offers better views of the northern Great Plains and the dense forests of the North Cascades. If the airport is 'landing north' (common in winter), you will have an excellent view of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay just before touchdown.
Distance: 4,368 km (2,714 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 8 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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