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SEA → PUW
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Pullman Moscow Regional Airport (Pullman)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an incredible close-up encounter with Mount Rainier shortly after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the Cascade Range and the iconic rolling Palouse hills during the descent.
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Mount Rainier
The flight path typically passes just miles from the massive, glacier-covered slopes of Washington's highest peak.
Snoqualmie National Forest
Dense evergreen forests and rugged alpine ridges of the central Cascades visible during the initial cruise.
Yakima Valley Orchards
A patchwork of irrigated green farmland and vineyards contrasting against the arid high desert terrain.
The Palouse
The final approach offers a stunning view of the undulating silt dunes that create a wave-like agricultural landscape.
Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for the most dramatic views of Mount Rainier. On morning flights, the sun illuminates the glaciers perfectly. Keep your camera ready within the first 10-15 minutes of departure from SEA, as the mountain appears quickly. Seasonal shifts from green in spring to gold in late summer make the Palouse hills look completely different throughout the year.
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Mount St. Helens
Look south to see the horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption, often visible in the distance.
Mount Adams
A massive, broad-shouldered stratovolcano that stands out prominently against the southern horizon.
Columbia River
Deep blue water cutting through the stark, basalt-lined canyons of the Eastern Washington desert.
Steptoe Butte
A distinct quartzite island rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding Palouse hills, visible on the final approach.
The right side is ideal for spotting multiple volcanic peaks at once on a clear day. For evening flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sunset over the Columbia Basin. Watch for the dramatic transition from the wet, forested west side of the Cascades to the dry, brown basalt plateaus of the east.
Book Hotels in PullmanDistance: 401 km (249 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: PUW (46.7439, -117.110001)
Route Type: Domestic
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