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SEA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side typically offers superior views of the iconic Cascades volcanoes shortly after departure and a better angle of the Rocky Mountains and the Atlanta skyline on final approach.
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Mount St. Helens
Excellent views of the horseshoe-shaped crater resulting from the 1980 eruption.
Colorado Rockies
Dramatic views of the Front Range and snow-capped peaks in the central mountain belt.
Great Plains
Vast expanses of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric green and gold quilt.
Mississippi River
The wide, meandering path of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the Tennessee border.
Atlanta Skyline
A great vantage point for the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers during the standard arrival sequence.
The right side is best for viewing the Pacific Northwest volcanoes like St. Helens and Mt. Adams. Be aware that this side faces the sun for most of the flight, so high-quality sunglasses are recommended. On the descent into ATL, the right side often provides the most consistent views of the city center.
Book Hotels in AtlantaMount Rainier
The massive volcanic peak is frequently visible to the north shortly after takeoff from SEA.
Bighorn Mountains
Rugged peaks and high-altitude plateaus of north-central Wyoming.
St. Louis Arch
The Gateway Arch and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are visible mid-flight.
Cumberland Plateau
Dense forest cover and rolling topography as you enter the Southeastern United States.
Selecting the left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. If departing north, you may see the Olympic Mountains before the turn east. Keep an eye out for the distinctive geography of the Missouri River winding through the plains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,505 km (2,178 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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