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SEA → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is premier for its early flight sequence, featuring a stunning close-up of Mount Rainier and views of the other major Cascade volcanoes before crossing over the rugged Black Hills.
Mount Rainier
A massive, snow-covered volcanic icon that dominates the window view shortly after takeoff.
Mt. St. Helens
The famous crater of the volcano is often visible to the south during the climb to cruise altitude.
The Badlands
Striking sedimentary rock formations and eroded buttes across South Dakota.
Wisconsin Driftless Area
The unglaciated, hilly terrain of SW Wisconsin that stands out from the flat plains.
Milwaukee Skyline
Views of the Fiserv Forum, the Art Museum, and Lake Michigan's shoreline on descent.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Rainier; sit mid-cabin or forward to ensure the wing doesn't block the peak. On evening flights, the southern horizon often glows with long sunsets across the Great Plains, illuminating the Badlands in deep oranges and reds.
Northern Cascades
Glacier Peak and the jagged, snow-capped ridges of northern Washington state.
Idaho Panhandle
Dense national forests and the deep blue waters of Lake Pend Oreille.
Prairie Patterns
The intricate circular and square agricultural patterns of the Great Plains.
Mississippi River
The crossing of the mighty Mississippi near the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Madison Isthmus
The unique downtown area of Wisconsin's capital nestled between two lakes.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side offers better views of the Northern Cascades and the high-altitude glacial lakes of Montana. Look for the glint of the Mississippi River roughly 45 minutes before landing.
Distance: 2,719 km (1,690 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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