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SEA → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a 'parade of volcanoes,' providing an unparalleled sequence of close-up views of the major Cascade Range peaks including Rainier, St. Helens, Hood, and Shasta.
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Mount Rainier
The massive, glaciated peak dominates the horizon immediately after departing Seattle.
Mount St. Helens
A clear view into the horseshoe-shaped crater and the volcanic blast zone from the 1980 eruption.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak, often visible alongside the Columbia River Gorge crossing.
Mount Shasta
The towering double-peak volcano in Northern California provides a massive landmark mid-flight.
Lassen Volcanic Park
The southernmost major Cascade peak and its surrounding rugged, hydrothermal landscape.
Book a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat blur on the mountains. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the volcanoes. Watch for the 'three sisters' peaks in central Oregon shortly after passing Mount Hood.
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Olympic Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and the lush rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the west.
Pacific Coastline
The rugged, rocky shores of Oregon and Northern California meeting the deep blue ocean.
Redwood National Park
Dense, dark green stretches of ancient forests along the California-Oregon border.
San Francisco Bay
On clear days, see the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline during the descent.
Oakland Estuary
Low-altitude views of the Port of Oakland's giant cranes and the inner harbor before landing.
The right side is superior for sunset flights, offering views of the sun dipping into the Pacific. During the final approach into OAK, you often get a perfect panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge. Check the weather; if fog is present (common in summer), the 'marine layer' may obscure the coast.
Book Hotels in OaklandDistance: 1,082 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Route Type: Domestic
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