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SEA → SJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled parade of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcanic peaks, often passing directly alongside Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
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Mount Rainier
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, providing a massive, close-up view of Washington's highest peak.
Mount St. Helens
A clear look into the horseshoe-shaped crater left by the historic 1980 eruption.
Mount Hood
The symmetrical, snow-capped guardian of the Columbia River Gorge near Portland.
Crater Lake
The deep, vibrant blue waters of the caldera often visible as you cross the Oregon-California border.
Mount Shasta
A massive, isolated stratovolcano that dominates the Northern California horizon for miles.
Book an early morning flight to see the sunrise hitting the eastern faces of the Cascades. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the volcanoes.
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Olympic Mountains
Rugged, glaciated peaks of the Olympic Peninsula visible during the initial climb.
Oregon Coastline
The dramatic, rocky intersection of the coastal mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco Bay
Distant views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline on the descent.
Santa Cruz Mountains
Lush, forested ridges that the flight skims as it prepares for its final approach into San Jose.
The right side is superior for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. During winter months, watch for heavy fog rolling over the coastal gaps into the San Francisco Bay.
Book Hotels in San JoseDistance: 1,122 km (697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Route Type: Domestic
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