Right side captures the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier on departure, and during the long southbound cruise over the Pacific, right-side seats face the California and Baja coastlines. Left side offers mostly open ocean for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Seattle to San Jose Del Cabo is 1,822 miles (2,932 km), a flight of about 5 hours.
The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean southwest from Seattle. Notable features include: the California coast near San Francisco Bay (visible if flying at lower altitude or during clear conditions, roughly 2 hours into flight); the Channel Islands off Southern California; and the Baja California peninsula's eastern (Sea of Cortez) side as you approach SJD. Most of the flight is over open ocean with no major landmarks visible from cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BFI
RIGHTBFI typically departs to the south or southeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range rising to the east and southeast, while left seats face the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains to the west—less dramatic during initial climb.
Landing at SJD
LEFTApproach to SJD typically comes from the north over the Sea of Cortez. Left-side seats face the Baja California peninsula's desert terrain and the dramatic coastal cliffs where the peninsula meets the water. Right seats see open ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Los Cabos International (SJD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to San Jose Del Cabo. Right side captures the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier on departure, and during the long southbound cruise over the Pacific, right-side seats face the California and Baja coastlines. Left side offers mostly open ocean for most of the flight.
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 to the south or southeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range rising to the east and southeast, while left seats face the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains to the west—less dramatic during initial climb. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (southeast horizon), Mount Rainier (distant, ~80 miles southeast), Lake Washington (below during initial climb), Puget Sound (west side).
What can I see when landing at Los Cabos International in San Jose Del Cabo?
When landing at Los Cabos International (SJD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to SJD typically comes from the north over the Sea of Cortez. Left-side seats face the Baja California peninsula's desert terrain and the dramatic coastal cliffs where the peninsula meets the water. Right seats see open ocean. Notable sights include: Sea of Cortez (below and right during approach), Baja California desert (left, tan and rocky), Cabo San Lucas headlands (visible on final approach), Sierra de la Laguna mountains (inland, left side).
How long is the flight from Seattle to San Jose Del Cabo?
The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Los Cabos International (SJD) takes about 5 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,822 miles (2,932 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to San Jose Del Cabo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean southwest from Seattle. Notable features include: the California coast near San Francisco Bay (visible if flying at lower altitude or during clear conditions, roughly 2 hours into flight); the Channel Islands off Southern California; and the Baja California peninsula's eastern (Sea of Cortez) side as you approach SJD. Most of the flight is over open ocean with no major landmarks visible from cruise altitude.