About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Mitchell International (MKE) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milwaukee to Seattle. Left side delivers the two best moments of the flight: Lake Michigan on departure and Mount Rainier on approach into SeaTac. During cruise the left side also faces generally south, which over Montana and Idaho gives slightly better angles toward the northern Rockies and Bitterroot Range.
What can I see during takeoff from General Mitchell International in Milwaukee?
During takeoff from General Mitchell International (MKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. MKE's primary departure runway 01R/19L means northbound departures climb out heading north, putting Lake Michigan directly to the left (east). You get a clear view of the Milwaukee lakefront, the harbor, and the lake stretching to the horizon. Right side faces inland over suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee harbor and downtown lakefront, Grant Park beach area to the south, the lake's open water horizon.
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. SeaTac's primary arrival runways 16L/16R bring aircraft in from the north heading south, placing Mount Rainier prominently to the left (east-southeast) during the approach. Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula are to the right but Rainier is the more dramatic single landmark on final approach. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Puget Sound, Lake Washington, the Seattle city skyline.
How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Seattle?
The flight from General Mitchell International (MKE) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Milwaukee to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across Wisconsin farmland, then over the Mississippi River near the Twin Cities area, across the flat Red River Valley into North Dakota, then climbs over the Missouri Coteau. Over Montana the route passes near the northern Rockies and Glacier-area foothills. Crossing into Idaho the Bitterroot and Clearwater ranges are visible. Over eastern Washington the Columbia Plateau's dry scablands and the Columbia River canyon system appear before descending toward the Cascades and Puget Sound lowlands.