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SEA → LIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Lihue Airport (Lihue)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier upon departure, followed by a dramatic perspective of Kauai's southern coastline and the Haupu Mountain range during the descent into Lihue.
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Seattle Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from Sea-Tac.
Mount Rainier
Stunning views of the massive volcanic peak to the southeast during the initial climb out of Washington.
Puget Sound
Aerial perspectives of the intricate waterways and islands of the Pacific Northwest.
Pacific Sunsets
Prime seating for watching the sun dip below the horizon on afternoon and evening westward flights.
Haupu Mountains
Close-up views of the jagged green peaks and southern valleys of Kauai during the final approach.
On morning flights, the sun remains on the left for the first half of the journey, so keep shades down to reduce glare until reaching the open ocean. Seat yourself forward of the wing for the best views of the Kauai coastline during landing, as the plane often banks left toward the runway.
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Spectacular views of Mount Olympus and the rugged interior of the Olympic National Park.
Washington Coast
The wild and rocky coastline of the Pacific Northwest as the aircraft crosses over to the ocean.
Marine Layer
Beautiful textures of the Pacific cloud deck that often stretches for hundreds of miles.
North Shore Views
Distant glimpses of the lush, green northern cliffs of Kauai as the aircraft approaches the island.
Lihue Coastline
Views of the Wailua River and the coastal golf courses as the plane lines up for the runway.
The right side is ideal for travelers wanting to see the Olympic Peninsula in detail. If the flight path takes a more northerly route into LIH, this side offers the first glimpse of the 'Garden Isle' mountains. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to minimize intense sunlight reflection off the Pacific Ocean.
Book Hotels in LihueDistance: 4,345 km (2,700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 7 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: LIH (21.97599983215332, -159.33900451660156)
Route Type: Domestic
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