Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Seattle. While the left side offers excellent New York departure scenery, the right side delivers superior overall views for the full flight. Mount Rainier's iconic presence during approach, combined with Puget Sound's dramatic water and island geography, outweighs the Manhattan takeoff advantage. The cruise segment over the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges is visible from both sides, but the right side's approach to the Seattle basin with its distinctive water features and volcanic backdrop creates a more memorable and visually varied experience.

During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Manhattan skyline, East River, and the dramatic urban landscape of the New York metropolitan area during departure from LGA. The Hudson River valley and Appalachian foothills become visible as you climb westward. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline with Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, East River and harbor islands, Hudson River valley, Appalachian ridge lines to the northwest.

When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior views during approach to Seattle-Tacoma area. Puget Sound's distinctive water body, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and Mount Rainier dominating the southeastern horizon create dramatic scenery. The approach path over the sound and surrounding terrain is visually compelling. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,410 ft, visible 50+ miles away on clear days), Puget Sound with its complex island geography, Olympic Mountains to the west, Lake Washington and the Seattle urban area.

The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes 5h 15m.

Appalachian Mountains (Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia), Great Lakes region (Lake Erie visible from northern route), Great Plains of the Midwest (Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska), Rocky Mountains (Wyoming, Montana), Cascade Range (Washington), Mount Rainier and Puget Sound basin