While the left side wins the takeoff with a strong Rainier view, the right side offers more sustained scenery: possible glimpses of Mount Adams and the Blue Mountains during cruise, plus the more dramatic foothills-and-river view on arrival into Boise, giving it a slight edge over the whole flight.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Boise is 398 miles (641 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Columbia River Plateau farmland, the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon, and the upper Snake River Plain approaching Boise
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SEA
LEFTSEA departures headed southeast typically roll south down the runway before turning east, and during that initial climb the left side looks straight at Mount Rainier's glaciated summit rising above the Cascade foothills, with Puget Sound and Tacoma's harbor below.
Landing at BOI
RIGHTOn final approach into BOI's runway 28, the aircraft descends heading roughly west-northwest, putting the Boise foothills and the tree-lined Boise River greenbelt on the right side, while the left side only shows the flat Snake River Plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Boise. While the left side wins the takeoff with a strong Rainier view, the right side offers more sustained scenery: possible glimpses of Mount Adams and the Blue Mountains during cruise, plus the more dramatic foothills-and-river view on arrival into Boise, giving it a slight edge over the whole flight.
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 departures headed southeast typically roll south down the runway before turning east, and during that initial climb the left side looks straight at Mount Rainier's glaciated summit rising above the Cascade foothills, with Puget Sound and Tacoma's harbor below. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Tacoma waterfront, Cascade foothills.
What can I see when landing at Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
When landing at Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On final approach into BOI's runway 28, the aircraft descends heading roughly west-northwest, putting the Boise foothills and the tree-lined Boise River greenbelt on the right side, while the left side only shows the flat Snake River Plain. Notable sights include: Boise foothills, Boise River greenbelt, downtown Boise skyline, Boise Mountains.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Boise?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 398 miles (641 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Boise flight path pass over?
Columbia River Plateau farmland, the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon, and the upper Snake River Plain approaching Boise