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SEA → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible 'parade' of Pacific Northwest volcanoes followed by the iconic peaks of the Grand Tetons and the Wind River Range.
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The Volcano Parade
Unrivaled views of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams within the first 20 minutes.
Grand Teton Range
The sharp, jagged peaks of the Tetons are often visible as the flight crosses into Wyoming.
Wind River Range
High-altitude granite wilderness featuring some of the most remote glaciers in the lower 48.
Irrigation Quilts
Perfectly circular green and gold fields created by center-pivot irrigation across the High Plains.
Kansas City Approach
Aerial views of the Missouri River loops and the suburban landscape of the Northland.
The right side is the 'photographer’s choice' for this route. For the best volcano photos, ensure you are seated behind the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights, expect bright sun, so bring sunglasses. The view of the Grand Tetons depends on the specific airway assigned, but they are most frequently visible to the south (right side) of the flight path.
Book Hotels in Kansas CitySnoqualmie Pass
Rugged alpine terrain and ski areas located in the nearby Central Cascades.
Bitterroot Mountains
Dense, dark green forests and deep valleys stretching across the Idaho-Montana border.
Flathead Lake
On a northerly flight path, you may see this massive, clear freshwater lake in Montana.
Nebraska Sandhills
A unique landscape of grass-stabilized sand dunes covering the western two-thirds of Nebraska.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. In winter, keep an eye on the northern horizon for a rare chance to see the Aurora Borealis during night flights. This side is also better for viewing the Missouri River's northern meanders as you approach Kansas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,392 km (1,486 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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