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MFR → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (Medford) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the Cascade Volcanic Arc, featuring a nearly continuous chain of massive, snow-capped stratovolcanoes.
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Mount McLoughlin
A near-perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone visible almost immediately after departing Medford.
Crater Lake
The deepest lake in the USA, nestled within a collapsed caldera, often visible in the distance to the northeast.
The Three Sisters
A stunning trio of peaks—North, Middle, and South Sister—standing closely together in the central Cascades.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak, passing close enough to see the distinct glaciers and the Timberline Lodge area.
Mount St. Helens
The famous horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone from the 1980 eruption are clearly visible.
Mount Rainier
The massive, ice-clad giant of Washington dominates the window view as the aircraft prepares for landing.
This is widely considered one of the most scenic flight paths in North America. Book a morning flight to have the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the volcanoes. The sequence of peaks from McLoughlin to Rainier is rapid, so keep your camera ready. Mount Rainier is particularly imposing on this side during the landing pattern.
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Rogue River Valley
Rugged forested terrain and the winding Rogue River shortly after takeoff from Medford.
Willamette Valley
Lush agricultural heartland of Oregon, known for its world-class vineyards and rolling green hills.
Portland Metro Area
Views of the city skyline and the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Olympic Mountains
The jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Olympic Peninsula visible on the western horizon.
Puget Sound
Detailed views of the complex inlets, islands, and maritime traffic during the final approach.
Select the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Coast Range. This side also provides a better view of the Portland urban sprawl and the deep blues of the Puget Sound as you descend into Seattle.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 566 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: MFR (42.37419891357422, -122.8730010986328)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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