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SEA → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic view of the Pacific Northwest, offering an up-close perspective of Mount Rainier shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic traverse of the northern Rockies and the transition into the Great Plains.
Mount Rainier
The massive, glaciated peak dominates the horizon immediately after departing Seattle.
Cascade Volcanoes
Clear views of Mount Adams and the remains of Mount St. Helens to the south.
Snake River Canyon
Dramatic basalt cliffs and winding river paths through southern Idaho.
Front Range Rockies
High-altitude views of the snow-capped peaks as the flight enters Colorado airspace.
The Great Plains
Intricate circular irrigation patterns and vast ranch lands across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to avoid harsh glare and see the sunrise illuminate Mount Rainier. This side is consistently better for the initial 20 minutes of flight when the Cascades are most prominent.
Olympic Mountains
Rugged, forest-covered peaks visible to the west during the initial climb out of SEA.
Mount Hood
Oregon's tallest peak is often visible in the distance during the early cruise phase.
Great Salt Lake
Unique color variations and salt flats visible if the flight path tracks through Utah.
Canyonlands
Red rock formations and deep desert erosion patterns in the Four Corners region.
Houston Metro
Vast urban sprawl and the downtown skyline during the descent into IAH.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the American Southwest. Keep an eye out for the stark transition from the arid high deserts of New Mexico to the greener landscapes of East Texas.
Distance: 3,013 km (1,872 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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