Seattle to Cincinnati flight path: SEA to CVG

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Cincinnati. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a dramatic Mount Rainier departure from SEA and a river-and-skyline view on arrival into CVG, while cruise over the Rockies, Great Plains, and Midwest is largely featureless plains from either side.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SEA to the south, left-side passengers get a strong view of Mount Rainier looming to the southeast, plus Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains fading behind. It's one of the most dramatic departure views in the US. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, Tacoma waterfront.

When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into CVG from the north or west, the left side offers views of the Ohio River winding through the Cincinnati basin and the downtown skyline before the turn onto final approach. The right side mostly shows flat Kentucky farmland with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Ohio River, Cincinnati downtown skyline, rolling Kentucky bluegrass hills.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,960 miles (3,154 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Northern Rockies foothills, Great Plains of Montana/Dakotas, and the flat farmland of the Upper Midwest are crossed during cruise, though at typical cruise altitude these offer limited distinct landmarks.