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YEG → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic sequence of the North Cascades, a close-up of the massive Mount Baker, and the jagged silhouette of the Olympic Mountains across the Puget Sound.
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Jasper Wilderness
Dramatic limestone ridges and alpine lakes of the Canadian Rockies immediately west of the flight path.
Okanagan Valley
Clear views of the 135km-long Okanagan Lake and the surrounding vineyard-covered hillsides.
North Cascades
The jagged, heavily glaciated 'American Alps' of Washington State provide a stark, rugged landscape.
Mount Baker
A stunningly close view of this isolated, ice-clad volcano as you cross the US-Canada border.
Puget Sound
The intricate network of islands and inlets of the Salish Sea with the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
The right side is the winner for volcano spotters, as Mount Baker often appears much closer than Rainier. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Pacific Ocean across the Olympic Peninsula. Choose an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the Olympic Mountains, and try to sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the North Cascade ridges.
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Southern Rockies
Glaciated peaks of the southern Jasper and Banff border regions shortly after takeoff.
Columbia River
The winding blue ribbon of the upper Columbia River cutting through the Kootenay valley.
Mount Rainier
The massive, snow-covered 14,411-foot stratovolcano is visible for much of the descent into Seattle.
Eastside Skyline
Bird's-eye views of the Bellevue and Kirkland urban centers and the expansive Lake Washington.
Sit on the left for the most consistent view of Mount Rainier during the final 20 minutes of the flight. If the plane lands to the north (Runway 34), you will get an incredible perspective of the mountain's north face. Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun illuminates the mountains from the east, avoiding harsh glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 898 km (558 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: International
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