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SEA → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' showcasing a spectacular progression of massive volcanic peaks including Rainier, St. Helens, Hood, and Shasta.
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Mount Rainier
An incredibly close-up view of Washington's highest peak shortly after takeoff from Seattle.
Cascade Volcanoes
A stunning line-of-sight view of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood in quick succession.
Crater Lake
The deep blue waters of America's deepest lake nestled inside a collapsed volcano caldera.
Mount Shasta
A massive, isolated 14,179-foot peak that dominates the landscape of Northern California.
Mojave Transition
The dramatic shift from alpine forests to the high desert landscape as you enter Southern California.
Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the mountain peaks isn't obstructed by the engine. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, providing excellent illumination of the volcanic glaciers, though you may need sunglasses. Mt. Rainier appears very quickly after takeoff, so keep your camera ready from the start.
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Puget Sound
Expansive views of the inlets, islands, and maritime traffic around the Seattle metro area.
Olympic Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park visible across the water to the west.
Willamette Valley
The lush green agricultural heartland of Oregon stretching between the coast and the Cascades.
Pacific Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean is visible beyond the Coast Ranges.
Los Angeles Basin
The vast urban sprawl and the southern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains during the descent into ONT.
This is the superior side for sunset flights, as you'll have a direct view of the sun dipping into the Pacific. During the winter, look for the snow line on the Coast Range. On the final approach into Ontario, you will get a better sense of the scale of the LA metropolitan grid on this side.
Book Hotels in OntarioDistance: 1,540 km (957 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: Domestic
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