Bozeman to Seattle flight path: BZN to SEA

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bozeman to Seattle. While the right side offers a strong mountain view during takeoff near Bozeman, the left side delivers a longer, more varied scenic payoff — distant Rocky Mountain ridgelines during cruise and a spectacular Mount Rainier and Puget Sound view on final approach into Seattle.

During takeoff from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BZN to the northwest, the Bridger Range rises dramatically just north of the runway, giving right-side passengers a close, dramatic view of its jagged limestone ridgeline as the plane climbs out of the Gallatin Valley. Notable sights include: Bridger Range, Bangtail Ridge, Gallatin Valley farmland.

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into SEA, the approach path swings south over Puget Sound, giving left-side passengers a broad view of Mount Rainier's snow-capped cone rising above the lowlands, along with the Seattle skyline and the water of the Sound just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay.

The flight from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 541 miles (871 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Rugged ridgelines of the Bitterroot Range along the Montana-Idaho border, followed by the forested foothills of the northern Cascades as the route approaches western Washington