Omaha to Seattle is 1,364 miles (2,195 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. The Missouri River departure and the Mount Rainier arrival approach are both on the left. During cruise, the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Snake River Plain and gives better angles on the Idaho Rockies as the route curves northwest.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Nebraska Sandhills, the Wyoming high plains, the Wind River Range and Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming visible to the south, then the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, followed by the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and finally the Columbia River Gorge before climbing into Washington state and the Cascades
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OMA
LEFTOmaha's primary departure runway 32L/32R sends aircraft northwest, putting the Missouri River and downtown Omaha on the left side as you climb out. The river's broad curves and the city grid are clearly visible before you gain altitude and head west.
Landing at SEA
LEFTSeaTac primarily uses runways 16L/16R for arrivals from the north, meaning the approach comes from the north heading south. The left side faces east, giving a direct view of Mount Rainier dominating the horizon and the Cascade Range. This is one of the most dramatic mountain views available on any US domestic approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eppley Afld (OMA) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Omaha to Seattle. Left side wins both ends of the flight. The Missouri River departure and the Mount Rainier arrival approach are both on the left. During cruise, the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Snake River Plain and gives better angles on the Idaho Rockies as the route curves northwest.
What can I see during takeoff from Eppley Afld in Omaha?
During takeoff from Eppley Afld (OMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Omaha's primary departure runway 32L/32R sends aircraft northwest, putting the Missouri River and downtown Omaha on the left side as you climb out. The river's broad curves and the city grid are clearly visible before you gain altitude and head west. Notable sights include: Missouri River bends, downtown Omaha skyline, Council Bluffs Iowa grid across the river, Offutt Air Force Base to the south.
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 primarily uses runways 16L/16R for arrivals from the north, meaning the approach comes from the north heading south. The left side faces east, giving a direct view of Mount Rainier dominating the horizon and the Cascade Range. This is one of the most dramatic mountain views available on any US domestic approach. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range, Lake Washington, downtown Seattle skyline.
How long is the flight from Omaha to Seattle?
The flight from Eppley Afld (OMA) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,364 miles (2,195 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Omaha to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Nebraska Sandhills, the Wyoming high plains, the Wind River Range and Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming visible to the south, then the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, followed by the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and finally the Columbia River Gorge before climbing into Washington state and the Cascades