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FRD → BFI
Which side of the plane to sit from Friday Harbor Airport (Friday Harbor) to Boeing Field King County International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Cascade Range, including Mount Baker and Mount Rainier, and provides an iconic close-up view of the Seattle skyline and Space Needle during the final descent into Boeing Field.
Mount Baker
Visible to the northeast shortly after departure, this massive stratovolcano dominates the horizon.
Boeing Everett Factory
The world's largest building by volume is clearly visible as you pass over the Mukilteo and Everett area.
Seattle Skyline
An incredible view of the Space Needle, Columbia Center, and the dense urban core during the southern approach.
Mount Rainier
Washington's highest peak looms large directly ahead and to the left as the plane descends toward BFI.
Morning flights offer the best illumination on the Cascade peaks. Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Seattle skyline. During the final 5 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the Space Needle which often appears level with the aircraft window.
San Juan Archipelago
Aerial views of Lopez and Decatur Islands with their intricate shorelines immediately after takeoff.
Olympic Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park provide a dramatic western backdrop.
Elliott Bay
Watch the Washington State Ferries and giant container ships navigating the Port of Seattle.
Seattle Stadiums
A bird's-eye view of Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park just seconds before touching down at Boeing Field.
Book an evening flight to witness spectacular sunsets over the Olympic Peninsula. This side is also excellent for spotting marine life and ferry traffic in the Puget Sound. Look for the West Seattle coastline and Alki Beach as you enter the final approach path.
Distance: 123 km (76 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: FRD (48.5219993591, -123.024002075)
Arrival: BFI (47.52999877929688, -122.302001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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