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LAX → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic 'Ring of Fire' volcanoes, including Mount Shasta and a spectacular close-up approach to Mount Rainier.
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Mount Rainier
The undisputed star of the approach into Seattle, appearing massive and glaciated on the right side.
Mount Shasta
A towering, isolated stratovolcano in Northern California that dominates the landscape for miles.
Mount St. Helens
View the distinct horseshoe-shaped crater left by the historic 1980 eruption.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak stands out as a sharp, white pyramid near the Columbia River Gorge.
Sierra Nevada
Enjoy distant views of the high alpine peaks and deep valleys of the California mountain range.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. This is the premier route for volcano spotting; keep your camera ready as you cross the Oregon-Washington border. If the plane lands to the north at SEA, you will often fly directly past the west face of Mount Rainier at a relatively low altitude.
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Pacific Coastline
Breathtaking views of the rugged California and Oregon coasts as the plane tracks north.
San Francisco Bay Area
On coastal routes, catch glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge and the dense urban sprawl of the Peninsula.
Channel Islands
Shortly after takeoff, look for Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands rising from the blue Pacific.
Olympic Mountains
During the descent into Seattle, the jagged peaks of the Olympic Peninsula appear across the Sound.
Choose the left side for late afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Note that the marine layer or 'June Gloom' can often obscure the coastline in Southern and Central California, making the northern half of the trip more scenic for this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,537 km (955 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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