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SLC → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled parade of the Pacific Northwest's iconic volcanic peaks, including Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, plus immediate views of the Great Salt Lake upon departure.
Great Salt Lake
Aerial view of the causeway and the distinct color differences between the north and south arms.
Mount Adams
The second-highest peak in Washington, appearing as a massive glacier-clad dome.
Mount St. Helens
Unobstructed views of the volcanic crater and the debris flow path from the 1980 eruption.
Mount Rainier
The crowning jewel of the Cascades, often passed very closely during the descent into Seattle.
Puget Sound
Views of the intricate waterways and islands as the flight turns for final approach.
Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the white glaciers of the volcanoes. The 'volcano row' begins roughly 20-30 minutes before landing, so keep your window shade up as you cross the Oregon-Washington border.
Wasatch Mountains
Dramatic views of the steep peaks rising directly east of Salt Lake City during takeoff.
Snake River Plain
Follow the winding path of the Snake River through the high deserts of Idaho.
Sawtooth Mountains
Jagged, granite spires in central Idaho that offer some of the most rugged terrain in the US.
Columbia River
The massive waterway dividing Oregon and Washington, visible as the flight enters the PNW.
Seattle Skyline
If landing toward the north, you may see Lake Washington, the Space Needle, and downtown.
Ideal for morning flights to avoid glare. If the flight path takes a more easterly route over Idaho, you will have a superior view of the Sawtooth Range. On the final approach, the right side often gets the best view of the Seattle city skyline if the wind requires a northern landing.
Distance: 1,107 km (688 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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