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PUW → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Pullman Moscow Regional Airport (Pullman) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmark in the Pacific Northwest: Mount Rainier. As you approach the Cascades, the massive volcano dominates the window view, often appearing close enough to touch.
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The Palouse
Unique rolling loess hills that look like green or gold waves shortly after takeoff from PUW.
Mount Rainier
The 14,411-foot crown jewel of the Cascades, providing a stunning close-up perspective during descent.
Mount Adams
Visible to the south as a secondary massive volcanic peak in the distance.
Commencement Bay
The industrial port of Tacoma and the southern reaches of the Puget Sound.
Book a window seat on the left (A or B seats) for the best view of Mount Rainier. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting on the mountain, while winter flights offer a spectacular 'snow-globe' look at the Cascades. If landing on Runway 16, you will fly directly past the mountain's northern face.
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Columbia River Basin
The wide, blue ribbon of the Columbia River cutting through the arid central Washington landscape.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The jagged granite peaks of the Central Cascades, including Mount Stuart and the Enchantments.
Seattle Skyline
Excellent views of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers if the plane is landing from the north.
Lake Washington
Views of the world's longest floating bridges and the urban density between Seattle and Bellevue.
Choose the right side if the winds are coming from the south (south-flow landing), as you may circle around the city and get a magnificent view of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle. This side is also better for seeing the rugged, rocky peaks of the Enchantments in the central Cascades.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 401 km (249 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: PUW (46.7439, -117.110001)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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