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PSC → PDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Tri Cities Airport (Pasco) to Portland International Airport (Portland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular lineup of three major Cascades volcanoes—Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier—along with the dramatic basalt cliffs of the northern Columbia River Gorge.
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Mount Adams
A massive, hulking volcano that feels incredibly close to the wing.
Mount St. Helens
Excellent view of the north-facing crater and the blast zone from the 1980 eruption.
Mount Rainier
The king of the Cascades towers on the distant northern horizon.
Beacon Rock
A 848-foot basalt monolith that marks the start of the lower gorge.
Gifford Pinchot Forest
A sea of deep green Douglas firs covering the rugged Washington terrain.
The right side is superior for volcano spotting. Late afternoon flights offer dramatic shadows on the Mt. St. Helens crater. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as Mt. Adams appears quickly.
Book Hotels in PortlandMount Hood
Oregon's highest peak dominates the view with its prominent glaciated summit.
Columbia River
A constant companion as the flight follows the water's path through the mountains.
Multnomah Falls
Spot the tiered waterfall cascading down the southern cliffs of the gorge.
Vista House
The historic stone observatory perched on Crown Point at the gorge's western end.
Choose the left side for an up-close look at Mt. Hood. Morning flights provide the best illumination on the mountain's north face. As you approach PDX, look for the 'Bridge of the Gods' near Cascade Locks.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 279 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: PSC (46.26470184326172, -119.11900329589844)
Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Route Type: Domestic
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