Right side wins both ends of the flight. On departure you get Miami's coastal geography and Biscayne Bay, and on arrival you get Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. During the cruise, the right side also faces generally west-northwest, giving better views of the Rockies as you cross Colorado and Utah.
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Flight Path
Miami to Seattle is 2,722 miles (4,381 km), a flight of about 5 hours 45 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest across the Gulf Coast states, then over the Mississippi River valley, across the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado or Wyoming including the Front Range and Continental Divide, across the Snake River Plain of Idaho, then descending over the Cascade Range into the Puget Sound lowlands. The Rockies crossing is the most dramatic visual feature of the cruise phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MIA
RIGHTMIA typically departs westbound on runway 09/27 or northbound on 12/30. On a northbound departure, the right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic coastline stretching south toward the Keys. The downtown Miami skyline also passes on the right as you climb out.
Landing at BFI
RIGHTBFI sits just south of downtown Seattle on the west shore of Lake Washington. Aircraft typically approach from the south on runway 13R/31L. A right-side seat on approach gives you Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound to the west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Seattle. Right side wins both ends of the flight. On departure you get Miami's coastal geography and Biscayne Bay, and on arrival you get Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. During the cruise, the right side also faces generally west-northwest, giving better views of the Rockies as you cross Colorado and Utah.
What can I see during takeoff from Miami International in Miami?
During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA typically departs westbound on runway 09/27 or northbound on 12/30. On a northbound departure, the right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic coastline stretching south toward the Keys. The downtown Miami skyline also passes on the right as you climb out. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and South Beach, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami.
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 on the west shore of Lake Washington. Aircraft typically approach from the south on runway 13R/31L. A right-side seat on approach gives you Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound to the west. Notable sights include: Lake Washington, Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountains.
How long is the flight from Miami to Seattle?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,722 miles (4,381 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Miami to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across the Gulf Coast states, then over the Mississippi River valley, across the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado or Wyoming including the Front Range and Continental Divide, across the Snake River Plain of Idaho, then descending over the Cascade Range into the Puget Sound lowlands. The Rockies crossing is the most dramatic visual feature of the cruise phase.