About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Antalya. Right-side seats provide the most dramatic scenery at both ends of the journey—Mount Rainier and the Cascades during departure, and the Taurus Mountains during approach. The left side offers excellent Mediterranean views on descent, but the takeoff experience from Seattle is more visually striking.
What can I see during takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during the initial climb-out heading east. The aircraft departs SEA to the east over the Puget Sound region before turning south, giving right-side passengers the best early views of the volcanic peaks and forested terrain. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,410 ft), Cascade Range, Puget Sound, Lake Washington.
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer superior views during the approach to Antalya. The aircraft descends from the north over the Mediterranean coast, and left-side passengers see the Taurus Mountains, the turquoise Mediterranean waters, and the Antalya coastline with its distinctive bays and peninsulas. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains, Mediterranean Sea, Antalya Bay, Konyaalti Beach.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Antalya?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Antalya (AYT) takes Approximately 10.5 to 11.5 hours.
What does the Seattle to Antalya flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing over Greenland's ice sheet (visible on clear days), Iceland's volcanic terrain, the Norwegian coast, and the Scandinavian peninsula. Over continental Europe, the route typically crosses the Alps or passes north of them, then continues southeast over the Balkans and Greece before reaching the Turkish Mediterranean coast. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Greenland Ice Sheet, Iceland's volcanic landscape, the Norwegian fjord coast, the Alps (or Alpine foothills), the Balkans, and the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea.