While the takeoff offers dramatic Taurus Mountain views on the left, the landing approach provides superior scenery with Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascade Range on the right. The landing views are more visually distinctive and memorable for most passengers.
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Flight Path
Antalya to Seattle is 6,377 miles (10,263 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic over Greenland's ice sheet and the Canadian Arctic archipelago, then descends over western Canada. Notable features include the Greenland Ice Sheet (massive white expanse), Baffin Island, the Canadian Rocky Mountains (visible on approach to North America), and the transition from boreal forest to temperate Pacific Northwest forest as the aircraft descends toward Seattle.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AYT
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the Taurus Mountains rising directly inland from Antalya's coast. The Mediterranean coastline curves along the right, but the dramatic snow-capped peaks and deep valleys of the Taurus range dominate the left side during northwestbound climb-out.
Landing at SEA
RIGHTRight side provides the best views during approach to Seattle-Tacoma. The Cascade Range and Mount Rainier dominate the eastern horizon on the right, while Puget Sound's complex waterways and islands spread across the right-center view. The Olympic Mountains appear on the left but are less visually striking during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Antalya (AYT) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antalya to Seattle. While the takeoff offers dramatic Taurus Mountain views on the left, the landing approach provides superior scenery with Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascade Range on the right. The landing views are more visually distinctive and memorable for most passengers.
What can I see during takeoff from Antalya in Antalya?
During takeoff from Antalya (AYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Taurus Mountains rising directly inland from Antalya's coast. The Mediterranean coastline curves along the right, but the dramatic snow-capped peaks and deep valleys of the Taurus range dominate the left side during northwestbound climb-out. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains (Toroslar), Mediterranean Sea coastline, Antalya city and harbor, Köprülü Canyon.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during approach to Seattle-Tacoma. The Cascade Range and Mount Rainier dominate the eastern horizon on the right, while Puget Sound's complex waterways and islands spread across the right-center view. The Olympic Mountains appear on the left but are less visually striking during final descent. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range, Puget Sound with San Juan Islands, Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from Antalya to Seattle?
The flight from Antalya (AYT) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,377 miles (10,263 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Antalya to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic over Greenland's ice sheet and the Canadian Arctic archipelago, then descends over western Canada. Notable features include the Greenland Ice Sheet (massive white expanse), Baffin Island, the Canadian Rocky Mountains (visible on approach to North America), and the transition from boreal forest to temperate Pacific Northwest forest as the aircraft descends toward Seattle.