Seattle to Dallas flight path: SEA to DAL

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Dallas. The left side wins overall because the Mount Rainier and Cascade views during departure are far more dramatic and memorable than the flat cruise and moderate skyline view on landing; the right side's Dallas approach is nice but doesn't match the scenic impact of the Cascades.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SEA southbound, the left (east) side offers a dramatic view of Mount Rainier's glaciated summit rising above the Cascade foothills, along with glimpses of the Cascade Range receding southward. The right side mostly shows Puget Sound and the lower Olympic foothills, which are pleasant but less striking. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range foothills, Puget Sound (right side, secondary).

When landing at Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dallas Love Field from the northwest, the right side faces south toward downtown Dallas, giving passengers a good view of the city skyline and the Trinity River corridor as the aircraft turns onto final. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, White Rock Lake (distant).

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,668 miles (2,685 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Cruise passes over the arid basins of eastern Oregon and southern Idaho, the edge of the Rocky Mountains near Utah/Colorado, and the flat expanse of the southern Great Plains before descending into north Texas.