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YYC → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the massive Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle, along with a sweeping vista of the southern Canadian Rockies and the interior of Washington state.
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Kananaskis Country
Dramatic limestone peaks and alpine valleys visible shortly after takeoff from Calgary.
Kootenay National Park
Dense evergreen forests and the winding Kootenay River valley as you cross into British Columbia.
Lake Chelan
A long, narrow glacial fjord-like lake cutting through the North Cascades of Washington.
Mount Rainier
The absolute highlight; the massive, glacier-clad volcano looms large during the approach to SEA.
Mount Adams
On clear days, this secondary volcanic peak is visible to the south of Rainier.
Sit on the left (Port) side for the most iconic view of Mount Rainier. Since the flight is short (approx. 1.5 hours), stay alert after crossing the US border. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the mountains, while evening flights offer a silhouette of the Cascades against the sunset. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the downward view of the jagged Kootenay ridges.
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Incredible views of the Bow Valley and the iconic peaks surrounding the Banff townsite.
Purcell Mountains
Extremely rugged and sharp granite spires in southeastern British Columbia.
Okanagan Valley
The landscape softens into rolling hills and deep blue lakes near the Kelowna region.
Mount Baker
A solitary, massive snow-covered volcano visible to the north as you enter Washington state.
Puget Sound
Aerial views of the San Juan Islands and the intricate coastline during the final descent.
Downtown Seattle
If landing from the north, you may get a glimpse of the Space Needle and the city skyline.
The right side is superior for seeing the true heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff shortly after departure. It also provides the best view of Mount Baker further north. If the airport is landing to the south, you might see the Olympic Mountains across the water. Use a window seat behind the wing if you want to capture the flaps extending over the beautiful Puget Sound islands during landing.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 726 km (451 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: International
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