Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Columbus. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Idaho and Wyoming you also get better views of the Snake River Plain and the northern Rockies on the left side as the route tracks southeast, making left the clear choice for the full journey.

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, meaning a left-side seat faces east toward the Cascade Range. You get a clear view of Mount Rainier dominating the skyline, with the Seattle metro and Lake Washington visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Lake Washington, Seattle city core, Cascade Range foothills.

When landing at Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CMH typically uses runway 28L/28R for westerly approaches, meaning the aircraft arrives from the east. A left-side seat faces south, giving views over downtown Columbus, the Scioto River, and the Ohio State University campus as you descend over the city. Notable sights include: Downtown Columbus skyline, Scioto River, Ohio State University campus, Rickenbacker area to the south.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Port Columbus International (CMH) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The route tracks southeast over the Columbia Plateau in eastern Washington, then crosses the Snake River Plain in southern Idaho, the northern Rocky Mountain ranges over Idaho and Wyoming, the high plains of Wyoming and Nebraska, and the flat agricultural patchwork of Iowa and Illinois before descending into central Ohio. The Continental Divide crossing over Wyoming is the most dramatic terrain feature at cruise altitude.