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SEA → COS
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides unparalleled views of the Cascade volcanoes immediately after takeoff and a spectacular close-up of Pikes Peak during the approach into Colorado Springs.
Cascade Volcano Trio
Stunning sequence of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens visible shortly after departing Seattle.
Wind River Range
Some of the most rugged and remote granite peaks in the lower 48 states, located in western Wyoming.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Aerial views of Longs Peak and the high alpine tundra of the Continental Divide as you enter Colorado.
Air Force Academy
The iconic modernist architecture of the Cadet Chapel visible just north of Colorado Springs during the final descent.
Pikes Peak
The 'America's Mountain' dominates the window view as the plane maneuvers for landing at COS airport.
The right side is the superior choice for mountain lovers. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the western faces of the Rockies. Be ready with your camera about 20 minutes before landing to capture the Air Force Academy and Pikes Peak.
Mt. Rainier North Face
Close-up views of the Carbon Glacier and the massive north side of the peak during the initial climb.
Columbia River
The winding blue ribbon of the Columbia River as it carves through the basalt cliffs of the high desert.
Great Divide Basin
The unique endorheic basin in Wyoming where water never reaches the sea, appearing as a vast, colorful desert.
Medicine Bow Mountains
The prominent Snowy Range peaks in southern Wyoming, often snow-capped well into the summer months.
Denver Metropolitan Area
Clear views of the Denver skyline and the sprawling Front Range suburbs during the descent phase.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It offers a broader perspective of the transition from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains. Look for the distinctive white peaks of the Snowy Range while crossing the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Distance: 1,716 km (1,066 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Route Type: Domestic
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