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JNU → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Juneau International Airport (Juneau) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to some of North America's most dramatic mountain and glacial scenery, tracking the rugged Coast Mountains and massive icefields throughout the journey.
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Juneau Icefield
Immediately after takeoff, witness the vast expanse of the 1,500-square-mile icefield and its numerous outlet glaciers.
Stikine Icecap
Deeply crevassed glaciers and granite spires located along the border of Alaska and British Columbia.
Coast Mountains
Continuous views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the BC mainland rising steeply from the sea.
Mount Baker
A massive, glaciated stratovolcano that dominates the horizon as the plane enters Washington state airspace.
North Cascades
Dense alpine wilderness featuring sharp ridges and deep valleys just before the descent into Seattle.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the glaciers and mountain peaks. This side is consistently more scenic for land-based geography. On the approach to SEA, you may also catch a glimpse of the Seattle skyline and Lake Washington depending on the landing pattern.
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Inside Passage
A complex labyrinth of islands including Admiralty and Prince of Wales, separated by deep blue fjords.
Haida Gwaii
The remote and culturally significant archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, visible in clear weather.
Vancouver Island
The rugged, forested western coastline of the island featuring remote inlets and the Pacific surf.
Olympic Mountains
The dramatic, isolated peaks of Olympic National Park visible across the Salish Sea during the descent.
Puget Sound
Views of the San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island, and various ferry routes traversing the water near Seattle.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering spectacular colors over the Pacific Ocean. It is generally better for seeing the coastal islands and the remote wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula. Use a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Puget Sound islands during descent.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 1,461 km (908 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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