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Flight time5h 00m
Distance2,107
Heading337° → 327°

Puerto Vallarta to Everett is 2,107 miles (3,390 km), a flight of about 5 hours.

Best side
RightMostly right

While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is superior on the right due to the immediate visual drama of Banderas Bay and coastal geography. The flight path northward over open ocean offers fewer distinctive landmarks from either side during cruise, making the takeoff window the primary advantage.

Takeoff · PVRRIGHTBanderas Bay, Sierra Madre Occidental ridgeline to the east, Puerto Vallarta city sprawl along the coast
Landing · PAELEFTMount Rainier, Cascade Range spine, Puget Sound waters

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight crosses the Pacific Ocean northwest from Mexico. Notable geographic features along the route include the Baja California peninsula (visible from altitude if passing near its tip), the California coast near the US border, the Sierra Nevada range in California (visible from altitude if the flight path passes inland), and the Cascade Range approaching Washington. Most of the mid-flight segment is open ocean with minimal visible landmarks. The transition into US airspace near the California coast and subsequent approach to the Pacific Northwest provides the most varied geography after departure.

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Takeoff from PVR

RIGHT

PVR typically departs runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest). Right-side seats offer the best views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills during initial climb. The Pacific coastline and bay geometry are most dramatic from the right wing.

Banderas BaySierra Madre Occidental ridgeline to the eastPuerto Vallarta city sprawl along the coastPunta Mita peninsula to the north

Landing at PAE

LEFT

PAE (Paine Field) typically uses runways 16L/16R or 34L/34R. Left-side seats during descent into the Puget Sound region offer unobstructed views of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands. The approach path over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay provides excellent geography visibility from the left.

Mount RainierCascade Range spinePuget Sound watersSan Juan Islands archipelago

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to Snohomish Co (PAE)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Everett. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is superior on the right due to the immediate visual drama of Banderas Bay and coastal geography. The flight path northward over open ocean offers fewer distinctive landmarks from either side during cruise, making the takeoff window the primary advantage.

What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?

During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. PVR typically departs runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest). Right-side seats offer the best views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills during initial climb. The Pacific coastline and bay geometry are most dramatic from the right wing. Notable sights include: Banderas Bay (immediate offshore), Sierra Madre Occidental ridgeline to the east, Puerto Vallarta city sprawl along the coast, Punta Mita peninsula to the north.

What can I see when landing at Snohomish Co in Everett?

When landing at Snohomish Co (PAE), sit on the Left side for the best views. PAE (Paine Field) typically uses runways 16L/16R or 34L/34R. Left-side seats during descent into the Puget Sound region offer unobstructed views of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands. The approach path over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay provides excellent geography visibility from the left. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (dominant peak to the southeast), Cascade Range spine, Puget Sound waters, San Juan Islands archipelago.

How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to Everett?

The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to Snohomish Co (PAE) takes about 5 hours. 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 Puerto Vallarta to Everett flight path pass over?

The flight crosses the Pacific Ocean northwest from Mexico. Notable geographic features along the route include the Baja California peninsula (visible from altitude if passing near its tip), the California coast near the US border, the Sierra Nevada range in California (visible from altitude if the flight path passes inland), and the Cascade Range approaching Washington. Most of the mid-flight segment is open ocean with minimal visible landmarks. The transition into US airspace near the California coast and subsequent approach to the Pacific Northwest provides the most varied geography after departure.