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OAK → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a world-class 'Volcano Parade,' providing close-up views of the major Cascade Range peaks including Mount Shasta, Mount Hood, and Mount Rainier.
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Mount Shasta
A massive, snow-capped double-peak volcano that dominates the Northern California horizon.
Crater Lake
If the flight path is slightly inland, look for the deep, intense blue of the United States' deepest lake.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest point, a perfectly shaped stratovolcano located just south of the Columbia River.
Mount St. Helens
The famous horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone from the 1980 eruption are clearly visible.
Mount Rainier
The final highlight is the massive, glacier-clad peak that looms over the Seattle metro area during descent.
The right side is a must for geography buffs. Keep your camera ready starting about 30 minutes after takeoff from OAK. Mid-day flights provide the best lighting to see into the volcanic craters. In winter, the snow coverage on the Cascades makes the peaks look particularly dramatic.
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San Francisco Bay Area
Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline shortly after departure.
Pacific Coastline
The rugged cliffs and crashing waves of the Northern California and Oregon shores are visible to the west.
Redwood Forests
Dense, ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest appear as deep green carpets below.
Olympic Mountains
On the approach to Seattle, the glaciated peaks of the Olympic Peninsula often peak through the clouds.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy clear views of the Pacific coast. During the descent into SEA, if the flight patterns land from the north, you will get a panoramic view of the Puget Sound and downtown Seattle.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,082 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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