About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Seattle. The left side wins on both ends: Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountains during departure, then Mount Rainier and the Seattle skyline over Puget Sound on arrival, giving continuous dramatic terrain and landmark variety.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LAS to the north, the left side gets views of the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment as the plane climbs out over the Las Vegas Valley. The strip and downtown skyline are also visible briefly on the left during the initial turn. Notable sights include: Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mountains, Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead 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 into SEA from the south, the left side offers views of Mount Rainier in the distance, then the Puget Sound waterways, ferries, and downtown Seattle skyline as the plane descends. The right side mostly faces inland suburbs with fewer standout features. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, downtown Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Seattle?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes 2h 45m.
What does the Las Vegas to Seattle flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Great Basin desert of Nevada, the high plateaus and mountain ranges of eastern Oregon, and the Cascade Range before descending into the Puget Sound lowlands.