ORD → SEA

The Mississippi River

Cross the mighty river on the border of Illinois and Iowa, appearing as a wide, winding silver ribbon cutting through lush greenery.

The Black Hills

Look for the dark, pine-covered hills of South Dakota rising sharply out of the flat plains, roughly mid-way through the flight.

Mount Rainier

The ultimate highlight of the route; this 14,411-foot volcanic giant looms massively over the landscape during the descent into SEA.

Mount St. Helens

On clear days, you can spot the famous horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption further to the south.

Downtown Seattle

If the plane approaches from the south, you'll get a sweeping view of the city skyline, the Space Needle, and the industrial harbor.

Lake Michigan

Immediately after takeoff from ORD, enjoy expansive views of the blue water and the North Shore suburbs of Chicago.

Upper Missouri River

Witness the dramatic oxbows and wide valleys of the Missouri River as it carves through the Dakotas and Montana.

The Northern Rockies

Fly over the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Bitterroot Range and the outskirts of Glacier National Park.

Grand Coulee Dam area

View the dramatic 'Channeled Scablands' of Eastern Washington, formed by prehistoric glacial floods.

Puget Sound

As you descend, watch the ferries and islands of the Sound, with the Olympic Mountains visible in the far distance.