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SEA → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the highest probability for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight and provides superior perspectives of the rugged Baffin Island coastline and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula upon approach to Iceland.
Mt. Baker
Expect stunning views of this ice-clad stratovolcano in the North Cascades shortly after departure from Seattle.
Baffin Island
Observe the stark, dramatic landscape of Nunavut featuring massive glaciers and deep, narrow fjords.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Cross the vast, white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body, looking north toward the high Arctic.
Aurora Borealis
Since this route heads north, the port side faces the magnetic pole, offering prime viewing of the Northern Lights.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
On the final descent, look for the Snaefellsjokull glacier and the dramatic volcanic coastline of western Iceland.
For the best chance to see the Northern Lights, choose a window seat behind the wing to minimize light interference. These flights typically depart Seattle in the evening, meaning Greenland will be approached during the first light of dawn. Use a blanket to cover your head and the window to block cabin reflections when searching for the Aurora.
Mt. Rainier
Shortly after takeoff, the massive peak of Rainier dominates the southern horizon against the Washington landscape.
Hudson Bay
Look down upon the expansive, often ice-flecked waters of northern Canada as the flight path curves northeast.
Southern Greenland Fjords
If the flight takes a southerly track, the right side offers views of the jagged peaks and deep blue water of the southern coast.
Iceberg Alley
Keep an eye out for massive icebergs calved from glaciers drifting south into the North Atlantic.
Reykjanes Peninsula
The final approach provides a clear view of Iceland's newest lava fields and the steam rising from the Blue Lagoon.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunrise over the North Atlantic as you approach Iceland. If the flight path is southerly, you will have a better angle on the intricate fjord systems of Greenland's Cape Farewell region. Ensure your window is clean for high-contrast photos of the icebergs against the dark ocean.
Distance: 5,811 km (3,611 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 50 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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