About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Seattle. While the left side wins at takeoff with the Manhattan skyline, the right side delivers the more dramatic arrival sequence into Seattle with Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay, and the city skyline all visible simultaneously. Across the full flight, the right side also tracks closer to the northern Rockies and Cascades as the route arcs over the northern US, offering views of mountain terrain in Montana and Idaho.
What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?
During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK primarily departs westbound on runway 31L/31R or eastbound on 22L/22R. On the common westbound departure heading, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out over Jamaica Bay and bank northwest. The entire lower Manhattan and midtown skyline is clearly visible to the north-northwest from the left windows. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
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 or southeast on runway 13R/13L heading northwest. The right side gives you Elliott Bay, the Seattle downtown skyline, and Mount Rainier to the southeast on approach. Lake Washington is also visible to the right as you descend. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay, Seattle downtown skyline, Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from New York to Seattle?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours westbound.
What does the New York to Seattle flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks over Pennsylvania, Ohio, southern Michigan or Indiana, then across Wisconsin and Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, and northern Idaho before descending into the Cascades. Notable features include the Great Lakes visible to the north over the Midwest, the Missouri River valley in the Dakotas, the Rocky Mountain front range in Montana, and the heavily glaciated Cascade Range on descent into Seattle.