Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Juneau to Seattle. While the left side wins at departure for the Juneau fjord scenery, the right side provides the better overall experience: it captures the Inside Passage islands and channels during the early cruise south, and delivers the iconic Seattle approach with Elliott Bay and the Olympics on arrival. The left side has Mount Rainier on approach but misses the city panorama.

During takeoff from Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Juneau's runway 08 departure heads east then turns south, putting the left side facing the Gastineau Channel and the dramatic peaks of the Coast Mountains including Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts directly above the city. The right side faces the Mendenhall Valley and wetlands, which are scenic but less dramatic. Notable sights include: Gastineau Channel, Mount Juneau (3,576 ft), Douglas Island, downtown Juneau waterfront.

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Seattle-Tacoma typically uses runway 16R/34L for arrivals from the north, meaning the approach comes from the north-northwest. The right side gives a clear view of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. The left side faces east toward the Cascades, which are also impressive but the right side combines water, city, and mountains in one panorama. Notable sights include: Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier (visible to the southeast on left side).

The flight from Juneau International (JNU) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight tracks south along the Inside Passage over the Alexander Archipelago, passing over or near Wrangell, Prince of Wales Island, and the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The route then crosses the Strait of Georgia and the San Juan Islands before descending over Puget Sound. The Coast Mountains of British Columbia are visible to the east throughout the mid-flight portion, with glaciated peaks including those of the Boundary Ranges clearly visible on clear days.