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YKM → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (Yakima) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled, close-up view of Mt. Rainier, which dominates the horizon for nearly the entire short flight.
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Mt. Rainier
A breathtakingly close view of the 14,411-foot volcanic peak and its massive glaciers.
Mt. Adams
Visible to the south as you climb out of Yakima, this is Washington's second-highest peak.
Goat Rocks Wilderness
Rugged, ancient volcanic remains and alpine meadows nestled in the Cascades.
Tacoma Skyline
Views of the Port of Tacoma and the city center during the initial descent phase.
Commencement Bay
The deep-water harbor of Tacoma visible just before the final approach into Sea-Tac.
Sit on the left for the iconic Mt. Rainier view; the flight path often passes just miles from its north face. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern glaciers. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion on this very short, high-altitude hop.
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A prominent granite peak in the Wenatchee Mountains visible to the north.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
A vast landscape of jagged peaks and hundreds of high-elevation glacial lakes.
Snoqualmie Pass
The main artery of I-90 cutting through the dense evergreen canopy of the Cascades.
Bellevue Skyline
The dense high-rises of Washington's second-largest business district.
Lake Washington
The long, deep lake separating the Seattle and Bellevue metropolitan areas.
The right side is best for viewing the northern Cascades and the Seattle/Bellevue urban landscape. If the plane lands to the south (common in fair weather), the right side may catch a glimpse of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle during the final turn.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 166 km (103 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YKM (46.56819916, -120.5439987)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: Domestic
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