About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Danang International (DAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Danang. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The departure offers Mount Rainier and the Cascades, and the arrival delivers the South China Sea coastline, Son Tra Peninsula, and the Hai Van Pass. The right side offers comparatively less at both airports.
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, 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 city skyline and Elliott Bay visible during the initial climb before the turn northwestward. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Seattle city skyline and Elliott Bay, Lake Washington, Cascade Range foothills.
What can I see when landing at Danang International in Danang?
When landing at Danang International (DAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Da Nang airport sits just west of the coastline, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast over the South China Sea on runway 17L/17R. A left-side seat gives you the South China Sea and the dramatic Hai Van Pass mountain spur descending into the sea to the north, while the right side faces inland toward lower terrain. Notable sights include: Hai Van Pass and mountain spur into the South China Sea, Da Nang Bay and My Khe Beach, Son Tra Peninsula, South China Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Danang?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Danang International (DAD) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours nonstop, though most routings connect through cities like Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei, adding 3 to 5 hours total travel time.
What does the Seattle to Danang flight path pass over?
The great circle route tracks northwest across British Columbia and the Aleutian Island chain, where individual volcanic islands are occasionally visible on clear days. The flight then crosses the North Pacific Ocean with no significant landmarks for roughly 5,000 miles. Descent begins over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, passing south of the Korean Peninsula and over the South China Sea before reaching the Vietnamese coast near Da Nang.