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STL → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Great Plains into the rugged northern Rockies, including potential views of the Yellowstone ecosystem and a stunning arrival over the Puget Sound.
Nebraska Sandhills
View the unique, rolling grass-stabilized sand dunes of the Midwest stretching across the horizon.
Yellowstone & Tetons
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may spot the jagged Tetons and the vast Yellowstone plateau to the north.
Bitterroot Wilderness
Fly over the dense, deep green wilderness and rugged canyons of the Idaho Panhandle.
North Cascades
Observe the 'American Alps' with their sharp ridges and blue-tinted glaciers during the descent into Washington.
Seattle Skyline
If landing from the north, you will have a perfect view of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers.
Puget Sound
Watch the ferries and evergreen islands of the Salish Sea as the plane lines up for the runway.
The right side provides the best chance to see the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park mid-flight. For the approach into SEA, if the wind is from the south, you will get a spectacular view of the Seattle skyline. Morning flights offer the best light for photography of the northern mountains.
Missouri River
Watch the winding Missouri River meander through the Missouri landscape shortly after takeoff from STL.
Southern Rockies
Catch glimpses of the snowy peaks of southern Wyoming and the edge of the Colorado Rockies mid-flight.
Mount Rainier
An incredibly close-up view of Washington's highest peak usually appears on the left during the southern approach.
Mount St. Helens
On clear days, the distinct crater and blast zone of this famous volcano are visible to the south.
Tacoma Skyline
Get a bird's eye view of the Port of Tacoma and the southern Puget Sound during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the most iconic views of the Washington volcanoes. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for Mt. Rainier. Afternoon flights are best to avoid the direct sun glare on this side, as you will be facing south.
Distance: 2,744 km (1,705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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