Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Anchorage. The takeoff view from Seattle is more dramatic and varied—Puget Sound, Olympics, Cascades, and Rainier all visible in sequence. The landing approach to Anchorage is visually dominated by one feature (Chugach Mountains), making the outbound climb more rewarding for window-seat enthusiasts.

During takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BFI typically departs to the north or northeast. Left-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range as you climb, with Mount Rainier visible to the southeast and the Olympic Mountains to the west across Puget Sound. Notable sights include: Puget Sound (immediate west), Olympic Mountains (western horizon), Cascade Range (eastern/northeastern climb path), Mount Rainier (southeastern distance).

When landing at Elmendorf Afb (EDF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approach to Elmendorf typically comes from the south or southeast over Cook Inlet. Right-side seats show the Chugach Mountains dominating the landscape, with Anchorage nestled at their base and the inlet's waters visible during descent. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains (eastern/southeastern approach), Cook Inlet (western approach corridor), Anchorage city and port facilities (landing zone), Turnagain Arm (southern inlet feature).

The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Elmendorf Afb (EDF) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Inside Passage region of Southeast Alaska. Notable features include the Glacier Bay area (if visible at cruise altitude), the Alexander Archipelago's islands and waterways, and the transition from temperate Pacific Northwest forest to subarctic terrain. At cruise altitude (typically 25,000-31,000 feet), individual glaciers and fjords become less distinct, but the overall topography—dense island chains giving way to mainland mountains—is visible on clear days. The route generally follows the Alaska coast northwestward, with the Gulf of Alaska visible to the west at altitude.