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FRA → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of Greenland and the Arctic, the Right Side is superior for its views of the high-altitude glaciers, the rugged Baffin Island fjords, and the potential to see the Aurora Borealis during darker months due to its northern exposure.
Icelandic Fringe
On more northern flight paths, the volcanic landscapes and glaciers of Iceland are visible.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking views of the world's second-largest body of ice, featuring deep blue meltwater lakes.
Baffin Island Fjords
Sheer granite cliffs and incredible glacial valleys on the eastern edge of Nunavut.
Aurora Borealis
On autumn or winter flights, the northern horizon provides front-row seats to the Northern Lights.
Olympic Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Peninsula come into view just before landing in Seattle.
The right side offers the best lighting for photography as it faces away from the sun. It is the essential side for night flights in winter to spot the Aurora Borealis. During the descent, you will often get a panoramic view of the Puget Sound and the downtown Seattle skyline if the plane approaches from the north.
The North Sea
Vast stretches of open water and busy shipping lanes departing from Northern Europe.
Southern Greenland
Views of the massive ice cap and the intricate network of fjords along the southern coast.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
The transition from the icy waters of the bay to the remote tundra of Northern Canada.
North Cascades
Dramatic, jagged peaks of the Washington wilderness as the plane descends into Seattle.
Mount Rainier
Depending on the flight path, the iconic 14,411-foot volcano often dominates the horizon to the south.
The left side is the 'sunny' side for most of this westbound journey. Keep your window shade partially closed during the mid-flight to avoid glare, but open it as you cross over Greenland. On approach to SEA, keep an eye out for Mount Rainier, which is frequently visible to the south during the final 20 minutes of flight.
Distance: 8,197 km (5,093 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 39 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: International
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