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SBA → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (Santa Barbara) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Ring of Fire, featuring spectacular views of the major Cascade Range volcanoes including Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, and a close-up encounter with Mt. Rainier upon arrival.
Los Padres Forest
Rugged, chaparral-covered ridges of the San Rafael and Sierra Madre Mountains.
Mount Shasta
The massive, snow-shrouded stratovolcano dominating the Northern California landscape.
Crater Lake
The incredibly blue water of the deepest lake in the US, nestled in a volcanic caldera.
Cascade Volcanoes
A sequential parade of peaks including the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Hood.
Mount Rainier
A breathtakingly close view of Washington's highest peak as the plane aligns for landing.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. Window seats are essential for seeing the Cascade volcanoes. During the morning, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses. The descent into SEA often passes right by Mt. Rainier; have your camera ready 20 minutes before landing.
Central Coastline
Beautiful views of the Gaviota Coast and Pacific horizon immediately after departure.
Monterey Bay
The iconic crescent shape of the Monterey peninsula and the deep blue canyon waters.
SF Bay Area
Distant views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge if visibility is clear.
Oregon Coast
Rugged cliffs, sea stacks, and the misty shorelines of the Pacific Northwest.
Olympic Peninsula
Majestic views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound during the descent into SEA.
Sit on the left for coastal views and better sunset lighting on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the Farallon Islands off San Francisco. Be aware that the Pacific marine layer often obscures the coast with thick fog during morning flights.
Distance: 1,463 km (909 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: SBA (34.42620087, -119.8399963)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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