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SEA → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic view of Mount Rainier shortly after takeoff and provides a superior perspective of the Rocky Mountains' high peaks as you traverse toward the Great Plains.
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Mount Rainier
An unparalleled close-up view of Washington's highest peak during the initial ascent.
Columbia River Gorge
The massive river carving through the basalt cliffs of the Cascades.
Grand Tetons
If the flight path trends north, the sharp granite spires of Wyoming are visible in the distance.
Denver & Front Range
The dramatic point where the Rocky Mountains meet the flat expanse of the Great Plains.
Circle Irrigation Fields
The vast geometric patchwork of green and gold agricultural circles across Kansas and Oklahoma.
To see Mount Rainier, look out early—it usually appears within the first 10-15 minutes. On morning flights, the left side is the 'cool' side of the plane, avoiding direct glare from the southern sun, which makes for much clearer photography of the mountain ranges.
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Mount St. Helens
The distinct crater of the 1980 eruption is visible to the south of the flight path.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering salt crust and unique color variations of Utah's massive inland sea.
Canyonlands & Arches
Rugged red rock formations and deep canyons visible over southern Utah and Colorado.
Lake Texoma
A massive body of water on the Texas-Oklahoma border seen during the final descent.
Fort Worth Stockyards
Historical landmarks of the DFW metroplex often visible as the plane lines up for landing.
The right side is perfect for evening flights, offering a front-row seat to the sunset over the high deserts of the American West. Keep an eye out for the 'Painted Desert' colors in New Mexico as the sun begins to dip.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 2,668 km (1,658 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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