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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the Pacific Northwest, specifically a close-up view of Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle, along with the heart of the Colorado Rockies.

Right Side Highlights
9.2
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Southern Rocky Mountains

Dramatic high-altitude peaks and alpine basins as you cross through Colorado.

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Grand Teton National Park

The sharp, jagged peaks of the Teton Range rising over the Jackson Hole valley.

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Snake River Plain

The distinctive volcanic path carved through southern Idaho by the Snake River.

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Mount Rainier

The absolute highlight; the massive, glacier-clad volcano dominates the view on the descent.

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Seattle Skyline

If landing to the north, you get a stunning view of the Space Needle and downtown.

The right side is essential for seeing Mount Rainier, which often appears remarkably close during the final 15 minutes of the flight. For the best lighting, a morning or midday flight minimizes glare. In winter, keep an eye out for the perfectly snow-dusted Teton Range mid-flight.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Texas Hill Country

Rolling limestone hills and sparkling rivers just north of San Antonio.

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Moab & Canyonlands

The deep red rock formations and winding Colorado River in Southern Utah.

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The Great Salt Lake

Expansive views of the salt flats and the turquoise-tinted waters near Antelope Island.

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Mount St. Helens

The famous horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption in the Cascade Range.

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Olympic Mountains

Snow-capped peaks and the lush rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula on the final approach.

Choose the left side for better views of the desert Southwest and the dramatic volcanic craters of the Cascades. Afternoon flights may face direct sun on this side, making it warmer and harder for photography; morning flights provide soft lighting over the Utah canyons.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,854 km (1,773 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min

Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)

Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)

Route Type: Domestic

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