Houston to Seattle flight pathHOUSEA

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Flight time4h 10m
Distance1,892
Heading318° → 301°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

While takeoff offers a brief Houston skyline glimpse on the right, the left side wins overall thanks to distant views of the Rocky Mountain front range during cruise and the dramatic Mount Rainier and Cascade approach into Seattle.

Takeoff · HOURIGHTDowntown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay in the distance
Landing · SEALEFTMount Rainier, Cascade Range foothills, Seattle downtown skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Great Plains of Oklahoma and Kansas, the high plains of Nebraska and eastern Wyoming, with the Rocky Mountain front range visible in the distance to the west before the route continues over Montana and Idaho toward the Cascades

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from HOU

RIGHT

Departing HOU to the northwest, the initial turn puts downtown Houston's skyline and the industrial Ship Channel/Galveston Bay area on the right side of the aircraft before the plains take over.

Downtown Houston skylineHouston Ship ChannelGalveston Bay in the distance
Aerial window seat view during landing at Seattle (left side) — Mount Rainier, Cascade Range foothills, Seattle downtown skyline, Elliott Bay

Landing at SEA

LEFT

On approach to SEA from the south/southeast, the left side offers a clear view of Mount Rainier's snow-capped cone rising above the Cascade foothills, followed by the Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay as the plane lines up for landing.

Mount RainierCascade Range foothillsSeattle downtown skylineElliott Bay

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from William P Hobby (HOU) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Seattle. While takeoff offers a brief Houston skyline glimpse on the right, the left side wins overall thanks to distant views of the Rocky Mountain front range during cruise and the dramatic Mount Rainier and Cascade approach into Seattle.

What can I see during takeoff from William P Hobby in Houston?

During takeoff from William P Hobby (HOU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HOU to the northwest, the initial turn puts downtown Houston's skyline and the industrial Ship Channel/Galveston Bay area on the right side of the aircraft before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay in the distance.

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. On approach to SEA from the south/southeast, the left side offers a clear view of Mount Rainier's snow-capped cone rising above the Cascade foothills, followed by the Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range foothills, Seattle downtown skyline, Elliott Bay.

How long is the flight from Houston to Seattle?

The flight from William P Hobby (HOU) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes 4h 10m.

What does the Houston to Seattle flight path pass over?

Great Plains of Oklahoma and Kansas, the high plains of Nebraska and eastern Wyoming, with the Rocky Mountain front range visible in the distance to the west before the route continues over Montana and Idaho toward the Cascades