Left side wins both departure and arrival. During the flight, left-side passengers also get better views of the northern Rockies and Great Lakes region as the route tracks across Montana, the Dakotas, and southern Ontario before descending into New England.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Windsor Locks is 2,425 miles (3,902 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
Northern Rocky Mountains over Montana, the vast agricultural plains of North Dakota and Minnesota, the southern shore of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan visible to the south, the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York on descent, and the broad Connecticut River valley on final approach
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SEA
LEFTSEA primarily uses runways 16L/16R for southbound departures, then aircraft turn northeast. The left side captures Elliott Bay, downtown Seattle skyline, and Mount Rainier as the aircraft climbs and banks. Right side faces west toward Puget Sound's less distinctive western shores.
Landing at BDL
LEFTBDL typically uses runway 06 for eastbound arrivals, with the approach coming from the west over the Connecticut River valley. The left side on approach gives views of the Connecticut River directly below and Hartford's downtown skyline to the south. Right side faces north toward less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Bradley International (BDL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Windsor Locks. Left side wins both departure and arrival. During the flight, left-side passengers also get better views of the northern Rockies and Great Lakes region as the route tracks across Montana, the Dakotas, and southern Ontario before descending into New England.
What can I see during takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA primarily uses runways 16L/16R for southbound departures, then aircraft turn northeast. The left side captures Elliott Bay, downtown Seattle skyline, and Mount Rainier as the aircraft climbs and banks. Right side faces west toward Puget Sound's less distinctive western shores. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (southeast), Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Lake Washington, Cascade Range foothills.
What can I see when landing at Bradley International in Windsor Locks?
When landing at Bradley International (BDL), sit on the Left side for the best views. BDL typically uses runway 06 for eastbound arrivals, with the approach coming from the west over the Connecticut River valley. The left side on approach gives views of the Connecticut River directly below and Hartford's downtown skyline to the south. Right side faces north toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Connecticut River valley, Hartford downtown skyline, Metacomet Ridge (traprock ridgeline), Farmington River confluence.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Windsor Locks?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Bradley International (BDL) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,425 miles (3,902 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Windsor Locks flight path pass over?
Northern Rocky Mountains over Montana, the vast agricultural plains of North Dakota and Minnesota, the southern shore of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan visible to the south, the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York on descent, and the broad Connecticut River valley on final approach