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SEA → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a spectacular sequence of massive Cascade volcanoes including Rainier, St. Helens, and Shasta.
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Mount Rainier
Massive glacial peak visible almost immediately after takeoff from Seattle.
Mount St. Helens
A clear view of the north-facing crater and the lingering effects of the 1980 eruption.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest point, standing prominently south of the Columbia River Gorge.
Mount Shasta
A towering double-peaked stratovolcano that dominates the Northern California horizon.
Sacramento Valley
The transition from rugged mountains to the sprawling, geometric agricultural fields of California.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the Cascades. The volcano sequence happens within the first 60 minutes, so keep your camera ready early in the flight.
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Puget Sound
Intricate shorelines, islands, and the Olympic Mountains to the west during departure.
Oregon Coastline
Stunning views of the rugged Pacific edge where the forest meets the ocean.
Redwood National Park
Deep green canopy of the world's tallest trees visible along the Northern California coast.
Golden Gate Bridge
Often visible on the right during the 'Point Reyes' arrival sequence into SFO.
San Francisco Skyline
Panoramic views of the Financial District and Bay Bridge during the final descent.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Pacific. During the SFO landing, the right side typically offers the best views of the city and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge if the plane approaches from the north.
Book Hotels in San FranciscoDistance: 1,093 km (679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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