About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Dallas. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains departure view from Seattle, which is one of the most visually dramatic climb-outs in the continental US. The landing view into Dallas on the left is good but the urban scenery is less distinctive. Right side also tracks closer to the Cascades during the initial southward turn.
What can I see during takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. SEA primarily uses runways 16L/16R for southbound departures, meaning the aircraft heads south-southeast. The right side faces west toward Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Peninsula. You get a clear view of the water and the Olympic Mountains as you climb out. Notable sights include: Puget Sound, Vashon Island, Olympic Mountains, Commencement Bay near Tacoma.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
When landing at Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dallas Love Field typically uses runway 31L/31R for arrivals from the southeast, with aircraft approaching from the south-southeast. The left side faces east and southeast, giving views over downtown Dallas, White Rock Lake, and the broader DFW urban grid as you descend. The right side faces toward Fort Worth and open suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, White Rock Lake, Trinity River corridor, the dense urban grid of central Dallas.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Dallas?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Seattle to Dallas flight path pass over?
The route passes over the Oregon Cascades and then transitions to the high desert of the Columbia Plateau in Oregon. Crossing into northern California briefly near the Klamath Mountains region before tracking southeast over Nevada's Basin and Range terrain — long parallel ridges and dry valleys. The route then crosses into New Mexico and Texas, with the Llano Estacado (Staked Plains) visible as a vast flat tableland before descending toward the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.