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SAT → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
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.
Southern Rocky Mountains
Dramatic high-altitude peaks and alpine basins as you cross through Colorado.
Grand Teton National Park
The sharp, jagged peaks of the Teton Range rising over the Jackson Hole valley.
Snake River Plain
The distinctive volcanic path carved through southern Idaho by the Snake River.
Mount Rainier
The absolute highlight; the massive, glacier-clad volcano dominates the view on the descent.
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.
Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and sparkling rivers just north of San Antonio.
Moab & Canyonlands
The deep red rock formations and winding Colorado River in Southern Utah.
The Great Salt Lake
Expansive views of the salt flats and the turquoise-tinted waters near Antelope Island.
Mount St. Helens
The famous horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption in the Cascade Range.
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.
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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