About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to Seattle. The right side wins both ends of this flight. At takeoff you get the Dallas skyline and lakes; on approach to BFI you get Elliott Bay, the Seattle waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains. During the cruise over the Pacific Northwest, the right side also picks up the Cascades and Mount Rainier as you descend into Seattle.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically departs northbound on runways 17L/17R/18L/18R (heading north), so a right-side seat faces east toward downtown Dallas. You get a clear view of the Dallas skyline, White Rock Lake, and the sprawling DFW metroplex grid as you climb out heading northwest toward Oklahoma. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, White Rock Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard to the east, the dense urban grid of Irving and Garland.
What can I see when landing at Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. BFI sits just south of downtown Seattle, and aircraft typically approach from the south on runway 13L/13R heading northwest. A right-side seat gives you views over Elliott Bay, the Seattle waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound as you descend. Mount Rainier may also be visible to the southeast on the left, but the right side captures the dramatic water-and-city combination. Notable sights include: Elliott Bay and Seattle waterfront, downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains across the water.
How long is the flight from Dallas-fort Worth to Seattle?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Dallas-fort Worth to Seattle flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Oklahoma, crossing the southern Rockies or skirting them via the high plains of Colorado and Wyoming, then over southern Idaho and into the Columbia Plateau of Washington state. Notable features include the Snake River Plain in Idaho, the Columbia River Gorge region, and the Cascade Range as you approach Seattle. Mount Rainier and Mount Adams are often visible on descent into the Seattle area.