SEA → LAX

Mount Rainier

Massive, glaciated peak visible almost immediately after takeoff from SEA, dominating the horizon.

Mount St. Helens

Aerial view of the famous horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone from the 1980 eruption.

Mount Hood

The highest point in Oregon, a sharp volcanic cone located just east of the flight path near Portland.

Mount Shasta

A towering double-peak volcano in Northern California that remains snow-capped most of the year.

Sierra Nevada Mountains

The rugged eastern spine of California, featuring jagged granite peaks and high-altitude lakes.

Mojave Desert

Arid landscapes and unique geological formations as the plane descends toward the Los Angeles Basin.

Puget Sound

Intricate waterways, islands, and the Olympic Peninsula visible during the initial climb.

Oregon Coast Range

Dense evergreen forests and rolling hills stretching toward the Pacific Ocean.

San Francisco Bay

Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may see the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline.

Central California Coast

Dramatic views of the Pacific coastline, including the rugged cliffs of Big Sur and Monterey Bay.

Channel Islands

Remote islands off the coast of Southern California visible during the approach to LAX.

Santa Monica & Beaches

Iconic views of the Santa Monica Pier and the coastline as the plane turns for its final approach.