While the right side has the better takeoff view over the Pee Dee River, the left side delivers the Mount Rainier approach into Seattle, which is one of the most spectacular arrival views in the US. Over the Rockies and Cascades, the left side also tracks closer to the main mountain spine heading northwest, offering better views of the Idaho Rockies and Cascades during cruise.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Appalachian foothills of Tennessee and North Carolina, then the broad Mississippi River valley, the Ozark Plateau, the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, the Rocky Mountains over southern Idaho including the Sawtooth Range, the Snake River Plain, and finally the Cascade Range before descending into Seattle. The Rockies and Cascades crossing offers the most dramatic scenery, typically visible for 60-90 minutes of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLO
RIGHTFlorence Regional typically departs runway 27 heading west, then routes northwest. The right side faces north, giving views over the Pee Dee River basin and the broad coastal plain of the Carolinas as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northwest. You'll catch the river's distinctive meandering channels clearly.
Landing at SEA
LEFTSeattle-Tacoma typically uses runways 16L/16R for southerly arrivals, meaning the approach comes from the north heading south. The left side faces east, giving a direct view of the Cascade Range including Mount Rainier, which dominates the eastern horizon on final approach. This is one of the most dramatic airport approaches in the continental US.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Florence Rgnl (FLO) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Florence to Seattle. While the right side has the better takeoff view over the Pee Dee River, the left side delivers the Mount Rainier approach into Seattle, which is one of the most spectacular arrival views in the US. Over the Rockies and Cascades, the left side also tracks closer to the main mountain spine heading northwest, offering better views of the Idaho Rockies and Cascades during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Florence Rgnl in Florence?
During takeoff from Florence Rgnl (FLO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Florence Regional typically departs runway 27 heading west, then routes northwest. The right side faces north, giving views over the Pee Dee River basin and the broad coastal plain of the Carolinas as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northwest. You'll catch the river's distinctive meandering channels clearly. Notable sights include: Great Pee Dee River, Francis Marion National Forest to the south, Carolina coastal plain farmland patchwork, Lake Marion reservoir visible to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Seattle-Tacoma typically uses runways 16L/16R for southerly arrivals, meaning the approach comes from the north heading south. The left side faces east, giving a direct view of the Cascade Range including Mount Rainier, which dominates the eastern horizon on final approach. This is one of the most dramatic airport approaches in the continental US. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Cascade Range ridgeline, Puget Sound to the west visible from both sides, Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from Florence to Seattle?
The flight from Florence Rgnl (FLO) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Florence to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Appalachian foothills of Tennessee and North Carolina, then the broad Mississippi River valley, the Ozark Plateau, the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, the Rocky Mountains over southern Idaho including the Sawtooth Range, the Snake River Plain, and finally the Cascade Range before descending into Seattle. The Rockies and Cascades crossing offers the most dramatic scenery, typically visible for 60-90 minutes of the flight.