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MKE → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this transcontinental journey, primarily because it offers the most dramatic and close-up views of Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle. It also provides a superior perspective of the Badlands and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Milwaukee Lakefront
Immediate views of the Milwaukee Art Museum and the city's Lake Michigan shoreline upon departure.
Badlands National Park
Striking erosion patterns and layered rock formations visible as you cross into South Dakota.
Black Hills & Custer State Park
The dark, forested granite peaks of western South Dakota rising sharply from the Great Plains.
Bitterroot Range
Rugged, snow-capped peaks along the Montana-Idaho border providing classic Rocky Mountain scenery.
Mount Rainier
The absolute highlight; the massive, glaciated stratovolcano dominates the window view during the final 20 minutes of flight.
Book a window seat well behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Mount Rainier during the descent. On afternoon flights, the sun will be to the south, illuminating the southern faces of the Rockies and the Badlands beautifully. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'V' shape of the Black Hills about mid-way through the flight.
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Clear views of the Twin Cities' skylines and the surrounding 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' in Minnesota.
Missouri River
The winding, wide expanse of the Missouri River as it carves through the Dakotas and Montana.
North Cascades
The 'American Alps' featuring jagged ridges and dense evergreen forests as you enter Washington state.
Puget Sound
Intricate coastlines, islands, and ferries dotting the waters during the final approach into Sea-Tac.
Seattle Skyline
If the flight approaches from the north, you will see the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers.
The right side is ideal for spotting the North Cascades and Mount Baker. It is also often the better side for the Seattle skyline if the airport is using a North-to-South landing pattern (Landing on Runway 16). For night flights, the right side offers better views of the urban sprawl of the Twin Cities and Spokane.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 2,719 km (1,690 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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