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SEA → STS
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (Santa Rosa)?
Left Side of the Plane
Flying south from Seattle to Santa Rosa, the left side provides a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire' volcanoes, featuring dramatic close-ups of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Shasta.
Mount Rainier
Soaring 14,411 feet, this massive glaciated peak is visible immediately after takeoff from SEA.
Mount St. Helens
The distinct horseshoe-shaped crater from the 1980 eruption is clearly visible as you cross the WA-OR border.
Mount Hood
Oregon's tallest peak stands prominently to the east of the flight path near Portland.
Crater Lake
Depending on the specific airway, the deep sapphire blue of the USA's deepest lake can be spotted in southern Oregon.
Mount Shasta
A massive, double-peaked stratovolcano that dominates the horizon as you enter Northern California.
Book a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the eastern faces of the volcanoes, while winter flights provide the most dramatic snow-capped contrast against the landscape.
Olympic Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Peninsula visible to the west shortly after departure.
Pacific Coastline
Stunning views of the rugged Oregon and Northern California coast if the flight path stays on a westerly corridor.
Redwood Forests
Dense, dark green expanses of the coastal redwood belt as you descend toward Sonoma County.
Klamath River
A winding river system cutting through the dense forests of the Klamath Mountains.
Sonoma Vineyards
Neat rows of grapevines and rolling golden hills during the final approach into STS.
Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Pacific Ocean during late afternoon or evening flights. This side is also preferred if you want a better chance of seeing the Olympic Mountains during the initial climb out of Seattle.
Distance: 995 km (618 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: STS (38.50899887, -122.8130035)
Route Type: Domestic
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