Everett to Puerto Vallarta is 2,107 miles (3,390 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Cascade Range and Puget Sound during departure, then the Sierra Madre Occidental and Banderas Bay during approach. The entire flight path south follows the Pacific coast, making the right side (western side) the consistent winner for scenic views.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Pacific coast near the California-Oregon border, then follows the Mexican coastline south. Notable features include the Klamath Mountains (northern California), the Sierra Nevada distant to the east, the Baja California Peninsula to the right (east), and the Mexican Pacific coastline with its numerous bays and river valleys. The Nayarit and Jalisco coastal regions show dramatic terrain where the Sierra Madre meets the ocean.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PAE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range immediately east of Paine Field during climb-out. The northbound departure corridor also aligns with views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the north and northeast.
Landing at PVR
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains and the Banderas Bay coastline during the final approach into Puerto Vallarta. The descent path typically brings these features into clear view on the western side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Everett to Puerto Vallarta. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Cascade Range and Puget Sound during departure, then the Sierra Madre Occidental and Banderas Bay during approach. The entire flight path south follows the Pacific coast, making the right side (western side) the consistent winner for scenic views.
What can I see during takeoff from Snohomish Co in Everett?
During takeoff from Snohomish Co (PAE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range immediately east of Paine Field during climb-out. The northbound departure corridor also aligns with views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the north and northeast. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Rainier visible on clear days ~80 miles southeast), Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Lake Washington.
What can I see when landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
When landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains and the Banderas Bay coastline during the final approach into Puerto Vallarta. The descent path typically brings these features into clear view on the western side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental (coastal range), Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta city and harbor, Pacific Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Everett to Puerto Vallarta?
The flight from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,107 miles (3,390 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Everett to Puerto Vallarta flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pacific coast near the California-Oregon border, then follows the Mexican coastline south. Notable features include the Klamath Mountains (northern California), the Sierra Nevada distant to the east, the Baja California Peninsula to the right (east), and the Mexican Pacific coastline with its numerous bays and river valleys. The Nayarit and Jalisco coastal regions show dramatic terrain where the Sierra Madre meets the ocean.