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PDX → BIL
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Billings Logan International Airport (Billings)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point for Mount Hood immediately after takeoff and a dramatic panoramic view of the Beartooth Mountains upon arrival in Montana.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak is incredibly close to the flight path, offering detailed views of its glaciers and fumaroles.
Columbia River Gorge
Look down into the massive basalt canyon that separates Oregon and Washington.
Hells Canyon
The deepest river gorge in North America is visible to the south as you cross the Oregon-Idaho border.
Bitterroot Wilderness
Fly over millions of acres of pristine, roadless mountain terrain in Central Idaho.
Beartooth Mountains
On the descent into Billings, these high-altitude plateaus and peaks provide a rugged, snowy spectacle.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Hood during the initial climb. The descent into Billings often passes just north of the Beartooth Range; an afternoon flight will perfectly illuminate these peaks to the south.
Mount St. Helens
View the iconic horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption shortly after departing Portland.
Mount Rainier
The highest peak in the Cascades stands prominently on the northern horizon during the initial cruise phase.
The Palouse
The rolling loess hills of Eastern Washington create a stunning geometric pattern of agricultural beauty.
Lake Coeur d'Alene
A deep blue alpine lake surrounded by the lush forests of the Idaho Panhandle.
Mission Mountains
Glacially-carved, jagged peaks that define the skyline of Western Montana.
Keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes for the best views of the Washington volcanoes. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the textures of the Palouse hills, while afternoon flights can be backlit.
Distance: 1,090 km (677 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: BIL (45.80770111083984, -108.54299926757812)
Route Type: Domestic
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