About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Spokane International (GEG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Spokane. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: Cascade peaks on departure and the transition from mountains to plateau on approach. The Cascades dominate the eastbound route visually.
What can I see during takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. BFI typically departs runways 13L/R or 16L/R heading northeast or east. Right-side seats capture the Cascade Range rising dramatically to the east, with Mount Rainier visible on clear days roughly 50 miles south-southeast. You'll also see Lake Washington and the Seattle urban grid spreading below. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (distant peak southeast), Cascade Range (eastern horizon), Lake Washington (directly below/left during climb), Puget Sound (western edge visible).
What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?
When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching GEG typically uses runways 03 or 09 (north-south or east-west). Left-side seats on descent offer views of the Spokane River valley, the city of Spokane itself, and the rolling Palouse hills to the south and west. The terrain transitions from forested Cascades to semi-arid plateau, making the landscape shift visually dramatic. Notable sights include: Spokane River (winding through city), Spokane city grid (downtown and sprawl), Palouse Hills (rolling terrain southwest), Blue Mountains (distant ridge to southeast).
How long is the flight from Seattle to Spokane?
The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Spokane International (GEG) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Seattle to Spokane flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Cascade Range crest around 30 minutes out, passing near Snoqualmie Pass (3,000 ft elevation, visible as a saddle in the ridge). Beyond the pass, terrain drops into the Kittitas Valley and transitions to semi-arid shrubland. The Wenatchee National Forest occupies the central Cascades. By midpoint, the landscape shifts from dense coniferous forest to sparse ponderosa pine and sagebrush as elevation decreases eastward.