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Flight time5h 45m
Distance2,221
Heading306° → 279°

Andersen to Seattle is 2,221 miles (3,575 km), a flight of about 5 hours 45 minutes.

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Left

Left side wins at both ends of this flight. During the cruise portion heading northwest, the left side also tracks closer to the Rocky Mountains over Montana and Idaho, offering distant views of the Bitterroot Range and Clearwater highlands. The Mount Rainier arrival view on the left is the single most spectacular moment of the flight.

Takeoff · ANDLEFTLake Hartwell reservoir, Savannah River valley, Blue Ridge foothills to the northwest
Landing · SEALEFTMount Rainier (14, 411 ft), Cascade Range

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path crosses the southern Appalachians over Tennessee, then tracks northwest over the Mississippi River valley near Memphis, crosses the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, passes over the Rocky Mountains in southern Wyoming or Montana depending on routing, crosses the Bitterroot and Clearwater ranges of Idaho, and descends over the Columbia Plateau before reaching the Cascades and Puget Sound lowlands.

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Takeoff from AND

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Anderson Regional typically departs runway 5 (northeast) or runway 23 (southwest). On a northeast departure, the left side looks northwest over Lake Hartwell, a large reservoir straddling the South Carolina-Georgia border that's clearly visible from climb-out. On a southwest departure, the left side still captures the broader Piedmont terrain and the Savannah River valley to the south.

Lake Hartwell reservoirSavannah River valleyBlue Ridge foothills to the northwestGreenville-Spartanburg urban sprawl to the northeast
Aerial window seat view during landing at Seattle (left side) — Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Cascade Range, Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound

Landing at SEA

LEFT

Seattle-Tacoma International primarily uses runways 16L/16R for southbound arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north heading south. The left side on this approach faces east, giving a direct view of Mount Rainier dominating the horizon and the Cascade Range extending north and south. This is one of the most dramatic mountain views available from any commercial approach in the continental US.

Mount Rainier (14411 ft)Cascade RangeElliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Andersen to Seattle. Left side wins at both ends of this flight. During the cruise portion heading northwest, the left side also tracks closer to the Rocky Mountains over Montana and Idaho, offering distant views of the Bitterroot Range and Clearwater highlands. The Mount Rainier arrival view on the left is the single most spectacular moment of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Anderson Rgnl in Andersen?

During takeoff from Anderson Rgnl (AND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Anderson Regional typically departs runway 5 (northeast) or runway 23 (southwest). On a northeast departure, the left side looks northwest over Lake Hartwell, a large reservoir straddling the South Carolina-Georgia border that's clearly visible from climb-out. On a southwest departure, the left side still captures the broader Piedmont terrain and the Savannah River valley to the south. Notable sights include: Lake Hartwell reservoir, Savannah River valley, Blue Ridge foothills to the northwest, Greenville-Spartanburg urban sprawl to the northeast.

What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Seattle-Tacoma International primarily uses runways 16L/16R for southbound arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north heading south. The left side on this approach faces east, giving a direct view of Mount Rainier dominating the horizon and the Cascade Range extending north and south. This is one of the most dramatic mountain views available from any commercial approach in the continental US. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Cascade Range, Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound.

How long is the flight from Andersen to Seattle?

The flight from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,221 miles (3,575 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Andersen to Seattle flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the southern Appalachians over Tennessee, then tracks northwest over the Mississippi River valley near Memphis, crosses the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, passes over the Rocky Mountains in southern Wyoming or Montana depending on routing, crosses the Bitterroot and Clearwater ranges of Idaho, and descends over the Columbia Plateau before reaching the Cascades and Puget Sound lowlands.