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YYJ → SEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Victoria International Airport (Victoria) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the San Juan Islands, the massive Boeing factory at Paine Field, and a direct view of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier upon arrival.
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San Juan Islands
A breathtaking archipelago of over 170 islands with intricate shorelines and emerald waters.
Mount Baker
The massive, ice-clad stratovolcano of the North Cascades standing prominently to the east.
Boeing Everett Factory
The world's largest building by volume where wide-body jets are assembled, visible near Paine Field.
Seattle City Center
Close-up views of the Space Needle, Smith Tower, and the dense downtown skyscraper cluster.
Mount Rainier
The iconic 14,411-foot peak dominates the southern horizon during the final descent into SEA.
Morning flights provide the best lighting on the Cascade Range to the east. Try to sit several rows ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Seattle skyline and the stadiums (Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park) as you descend.
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Strait of Juan de Fuca
The wide shipping lane connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Salish Sea.
Olympic Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park, including Mount Olympus.
Hood Canal
A long, glacier-carved fjord-like limb of Puget Sound stretching along the Olympic Peninsula.
Bremerton Shipyards
Visible naval assets and dry docks located across the water from Seattle.
Choose the right side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific. This side offers a more tranquil, wilderness-oriented view compared to the urban-heavy left side. Keep an eye out for ferries crossing the sound.
Book Hotels in SeattleDistance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: YYJ (48.646900177, -123.426002502)
Arrival: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Route Type: International
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