Seattle Tacoma International to Boeing Fld King Co International flight pathSEABFI

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Flight time20m
Distance5
Heading005° → 005°
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Right
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The right side consistently offers views of Seattle's downtown skyline, Lake Washington, and the Cascade foothills, while the left side mostly shows industrial waterways and flat urban sprawl with less visual variety.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Seattle Tacoma International to Boeing Fld King Co International is 5 miles (9 km), a flight of about 20 minutes.

Duwamish River industrial corridor, downtown Seattle waterfront, and the northern edge of Lake Washington, all passed in quick succession on this very short hop between airports

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Seattle (right side) — Downtown Seattle skyline, Space Needle area, Lake Washington, Mercer Island

Takeoff from SEA

RIGHT

Departing SEA to the south before turning north, the right side faces east toward downtown Seattle's skyline and Lake Washington, giving passengers a brief but recognizable urban view during the climb and turn.

Downtown Seattle skylineSpace Needle areaLake WashingtonMercer Island
SEA Seattle Tacoma InternationalHub for Alaska Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Seattle (right side) — Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Cascade foothills, Renton waterfront

Landing at BFI

RIGHT

On approach into BFI from the north, the right side again faces east, offering views across Lake Washington toward the Cascade foothills, a more distinctive scene than the industrial Duwamish valley seen from the left.

Lake WashingtonMercer IslandCascade foothillsRenton waterfront
BFI Boeing Fld King Co InternationalHub for Amazon Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Seattle. The right side consistently offers views of Seattle's downtown skyline, Lake Washington, and the Cascade foothills, while the left side mostly shows industrial waterways and flat urban sprawl with less visual variety.

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. Departing SEA to the south before turning north, the right side faces east toward downtown Seattle's skyline and Lake Washington, giving passengers a brief but recognizable urban view during the climb and turn. Notable sights include: Downtown Seattle skyline, Space Needle area, Lake Washington, Mercer Island.

What can I see when landing at Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?

When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BFI from the north, the right side again faces east, offering views across Lake Washington toward the Cascade foothills, a more distinctive scene than the industrial Duwamish valley seen from the left. Notable sights include: Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Cascade foothills, Renton waterfront.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Seattle?

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes about 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5 miles (9 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Seattle to Seattle flight path pass over?

Duwamish River industrial corridor, downtown Seattle waterfront, and the northern edge of Lake Washington, all passed in quick succession on this very short hop between airports