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SEA → FAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Fresno)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire' volcanic peaks of the Cascades and the dramatic granite wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.
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Mount Rainier
Massive glaciated peak visible almost immediately after takeoff from SEA.
Mount St. Helens
The distinct horseshoe-shaped crater from the 1980 eruption is clearly visible.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak stands out as you pass the Portland area.
Mount Shasta
A massive, double-peaked stratovolcano that dominates the Northern California horizon.
Yosemite National Park
Aerial views of the Sierra Nevada's high peaks and glacial valleys during the descent.
Book a window seat on the left for the most iconic mountain views. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the eastern faces of the volcanoes. During winter, the snow coverage makes the Cascade Range look particularly spectacular. As you approach Fresno, look for the jagged peaks of the High Sierra.
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Puget Sound
Intricate network of islands and waterways visible during the initial climb.
Willamette Valley
The lush green agricultural heart of Oregon, famous for its vineyards.
Columbia River
The massive waterway marking the border between Washington and Oregon.
Sacramento Valley
A patchwork of rice fields and orchards stretching across Northern California.
California Coast Range
Distant views of the rolling mountains that separate the Central Valley from the Pacific.
Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to witness a sunset over the Pacific Coast Range. This side is also excellent for viewing the complex agricultural patterns of the Central Valley. It offers a broader sense of the scale of the West Coast's lowlands.
Book Hotels in FresnoDistance: 1,206 km (749 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: FAT (36.77619934082031, -119.71800231933594)
Route Type: Domestic
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