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SEA → PSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled parade of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcanoes and the dramatic high-altitude landscapes of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Mount Rainier
Dominating the skyline shortly after takeoff, this 14,411-foot peak is the most prominent feature of the Cascades.
Mount St. Helens
View the massive crater and blast zone from the historic 1980 eruption as you head south over Washington.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak provides a stunning symmetrical silhouette near the Columbia River Gorge.
Crater Lake
Look for the intense deep blue of the United States' deepest lake nestled inside a collapsed volcano caldera.
Mount Shasta
A massive, snow-covered stratovolcano that marks the transition into Northern California.
Sierra Nevada Mountains
The rugged, granite spine of California provides dramatic textures and peaks during the mid-flight cruise.
Sit on the left (Port side) for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the volcanoes. During the winter, the snow coverage makes the Cascade peaks pop. Watch for Crater Lake roughly 45-60 minutes after departure; it's a small but vibrant target. Ensure your window is clean as the proximity to Rainier can provide incredible detail.
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Puget Sound
Beautiful views of the complex waterways and islands around Seattle immediately after departure.
Willamette Valley
The lush, green agricultural heart of Oregon stretches out toward the distant Coast Range.
Central Valley
Observe the vast, geometric patchwork of California's massive agricultural industry.
San Jacinto Peak
During the descent into Palm Springs, this massive rock wall rises nearly 10,000 feet from the desert floor.
San Gorgonio Wind Farm
Thousands of white wind turbines spin in the narrow pass just before touchdown in the Coachella Valley.
Choose the right side (Starboard) if you want to avoid the harsh direct sun on southbound afternoon flights. The descent into Palm Springs is the highlight for this side, as the plane flies through the narrow Banning Pass with San Jacinto looming very close to the wing. It offers a great perspective of the desert's scale and the engineering of the wind farms.
Book Hotels in Palm SpringsDistance: 1,590 km (988 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Route Type: Domestic
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