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LIH → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Lihue Airport (Lihue) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route because it provides front-row seats to the majestic Cascade Range volcanoes, including Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, during the descent into Seattle.
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Garden Isle Coast
Lush green cliffs and the eastern shoreline of Kauai visible during the initial climb.
Mount St. Helens
Clear views of the massive crater and blast zone as the flight enters Washington airspace.
Mount Rainier
The most iconic sight on the route; the massive 14,411ft peak appears very close during the descent.
Columbia River
Cross the wide border between Oregon and Washington near the city of Portland.
Seattle Skyline
If landing to the north, you may see the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers as you approach the runway.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. Try to book a morning or midday flight so the sun illuminates the Cascades from the east/south. Mount Rainier will appear very large on this side about 20-30 minutes before landing. Check the wind direction; a North Flow landing provides the best city views on this side.
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Kalapaki Bay
Immediate views of Kauai's southern coastline and harbor after takeoff from Lihue.
Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue North Pacific for the majority of the cruise phase.
Olympic Mountains
On the final approach to SEA, catch the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Peninsula to the west.
Puget Sound
Aerial views of the intricate waterways, islands, and ferry traffic west of the Seattle metro area.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views over the ocean if you are on a late afternoon flight. During the descent, keep an eye out for the rugged Olympic Range and the Kitsap Peninsula. It is also the better side for seeing the San Juan Islands if the flight path takes a northern loop for landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 4,345 km (2,700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 7 min
Departure: LIH (21.97599983215332, -159.33900451660156)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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