Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sacramento to Seattle. The left side wins both ends of the flight — Sacramento River and valley on departure, and the unmatched view of Mount Rainier on approach into SeaTac. Along the route, the left side also tracks closer to the Cascade Range as you fly north through Oregon and Washington.

During takeoff from Mc Clellan Afld (MCC), sit on the Left side for the best views. McClellan typically departs runway 34 (northbound), so the left/west side gives you a view back over Sacramento, the Sacramento River, and the Central Valley floor. The right side faces east toward the Sierra Nevada foothills, which are visible but less dramatic at low altitude. Notable sights include: Sacramento River, downtown Sacramento skyline, Sacramento Valley flatlands, Sierra Nevada foothills to the east.

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SeaTac typically lands runway 16L/16R on a southward approach, meaning the left/east side faces Mount Rainier directly — one of the most dramatic airport approaches in the US. You also get Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle on the right, but Rainier on the left is the standout feature. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay, downtown Seattle skyline, Lake Washington.

The flight from Mc Clellan Afld (MCC) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight tracks north-northwest over the Sacramento Valley, crosses into Oregon over the Shasta-Cascade region with Mount Shasta visible to the east, continues over the Oregon Cascades including Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood, then crosses into Washington state over the Columbia River Gorge before descending toward Puget Sound. The Willamette Valley is visible to the west as you pass Portland.