About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Seattle. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Rockies, right side also gives better views of the Wasatch Range and Cascade approaches depending on routing. Left side has little to offer on either end of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. ATL primarily uses its south complex runways (28R/28L) departing westbound, then turning northwest. A right-side seat gives you a clear look back over downtown Atlanta's skyline as you climb out, with Stone Mountain visible to the northeast. Left side faces south toward flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (granite dome ~16 miles east of downtown), Lake Allatoona to the northwest, Chattahoochee River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. BFI sits on the east shore of Elliott Bay, and aircraft typically land on runway 13R/13L approaching from the northwest heading southeast. A right-side seat gives you Elliott Bay, the Seattle downtown skyline, and Mount Rainier to the southeast on final approach. Left side looks east toward the Cascade foothills. Notable sights include: Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, Downtown Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier (14,411 ft, visible ~60 miles southeast), Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Seattle?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Atlanta to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over Tennessee and Kentucky, then crosses the Mississippi River near Memphis or St. Louis, continues over the Great Plains of Missouri and Kansas, crosses the Rocky Mountains over Wyoming or Colorado (often passing near the Wind River Range or Uinta Mountains), then traverses the Snake River Plain of Idaho before crossing the Cascades into Washington. The Rockies crossing is the visual highlight of the cruise phase, with snow-capped peaks visible from both sides but particularly dramatic on the right when routing over Wyoming.