Burbank to Seattle is 938 miles (1,509 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The right side delivers the San Gabriel Mountains at takeoff, a chance at the Sierra Nevada and Cascade volcanic peaks like Shasta during cruise, and a stunning Mount Rainier view on descent into Seattle — a far more dramatic and varied sequence than the flatter, less landmark-dense left side.
Flight Path
Sierra Nevada range, Mount Shasta, Klamath Mountains, southern Cascade Range
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BUR
RIGHTDeparting Runway 15 from BUR, the climb-out and turn north give right-side passengers a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains looming close over Burbank and Pasadena, a dramatic contrast to the flat Valley floor.
Landing at SEA
RIGHTOn approach into SEA from the south, right-side (east-facing) passengers get a straight-on view of Mount Rainier's massive snow-capped cone rising above the Cascade foothills, one of the most recognizable volcanic peaks in North America.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Seattle. The right side delivers the San Gabriel Mountains at takeoff, a chance at the Sierra Nevada and Cascade volcanic peaks like Shasta during cruise, and a stunning Mount Rainier view on descent into Seattle — a far more dramatic and varied sequence than the flatter, less landmark-dense left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Runway 15 from BUR, the climb-out and turn north give right-side passengers a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains looming close over Burbank and Pasadena, a dramatic contrast to the flat Valley floor. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, San Fernando Valley.
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. On approach into SEA from the south, right-side (east-facing) passengers get a straight-on view of Mount Rainier's massive snow-capped cone rising above the Cascade foothills, one of the most recognizable volcanic peaks in North America. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade foothills, Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from Burbank to Seattle?
The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 938 miles (1,509 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Burbank to Seattle flight path pass over?
Sierra Nevada range, Mount Shasta, Klamath Mountains, southern Cascade Range