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RNO → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Avenue of Volcanoes,' featuring an unparalleled sequence of major Cascade peaks including Crater Lake, Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens.
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Pyramid Lake
Visible shortly after takeoff from RNO, this striking desert lake is known for its unique tufa rock formations and turquoise water.
Crater Lake
The deep sapphire waters of the deepest lake in the United States, contained within the caldera of Mount Mazama.
The Three Sisters
A dramatic trio of 10,000-foot volcanic peaks located in the heart of the Oregon Cascades near Bend.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak and iconic stratovolcano, often seen in incredible detail as the flight passes over the Columbia River Gorge.
Mount St. Helens
The famous horseshoe-shaped crater and the vast blast zone resulting from the 1980 eruption are clearly visible.
Mount Rainier
As you descend into SEA, the massive glaciated slopes of Rainier dominate the horizon to the west/northwest.
The left side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the eastern faces of the mountains. Request a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur and wing obstruction of the deep calderas.
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High Desert Plateau
Expansive views of the rugged basin and range topography of Northern Nevada and Eastern Oregon.
Mount Adams
The second-highest peak in Washington, which stands prominently to the east of the flight path.
Bellevue Skyline
During the final descent into SEA, views of the rapidly growing Eastside urban center and Lake Washington.
Downtown Seattle
If the airport is landing to the south, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Space Needle and the waterfront.
Lake Washington
Beautiful views of the urban lake separating Seattle from its eastern suburbs during the landing sequence.
The right side is best for seeing the vastness of the Great Basin and getting a closer view of Mt. Adams. If the plane approaches Sea-Tac from the north (looping around the city), the right side offers the superior view of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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