The left side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Greenland ice-cap crossing during cruise and the classic Seattle skyline-plus-Cascades approach, giving it slightly more variety and drama than the right side's Alps-at-takeoff and Olympic Mountains views.
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Flight Path
Munich to Seattle is 5,268 miles (8,478 km), a flight of about 10 hours 40 minutes.
Southern Greenland ice cap, Davis Strait, Baffin Island coastline, Hudson Bay wilderness, Canadian Rockies foothills of Alberta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MUC
RIGHTDeparting MUC on runway 26, the aircraft climbs west then banks right toward the north, briefly angling the right side toward the Bavarian Alps south of Munich. Passengers on the right catch a last clear view of the alpine foothills before the plane turns onto its northerly track.
Landing at SEA
LEFTArriving from the north over Canada, SEA approaches typically track south down Puget Sound before turning onto final for a north-south runway. This puts downtown Seattle's skyline and the Cascade foothills on the left side, while Mount Rainier's summit is visible in the distance to the southeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Seattle. The left side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Greenland ice-cap crossing during cruise and the classic Seattle skyline-plus-Cascades approach, giving it slightly more variety and drama than the right side's Alps-at-takeoff and Olympic Mountains views.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MUC on runway 26, the aircraft climbs west then banks right toward the north, briefly angling the right side toward the Bavarian Alps south of Munich. Passengers on the right catch a last clear view of the alpine foothills before the plane turns onto its northerly track. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills, Zugspitze massif in the distance, Munich's outskirts and Isar River valley.
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. Arriving from the north over Canada, SEA approaches typically track south down Puget Sound before turning onto final for a north-south runway. This puts downtown Seattle's skyline and the Cascade foothills on the left side, while Mount Rainier's summit is visible in the distance to the southeast. Notable sights include: Seattle downtown skyline, Lake Washington, Cascade foothills, distant Mount Rainier.
How long is the flight from Munich to Seattle?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 10 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,268 miles (8,478 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Munich to Seattle flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland ice cap, Davis Strait, Baffin Island coastline, Hudson Bay wilderness, Canadian Rockies foothills of Alberta