Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Fairbanks. The left side delivers the dramatic Seattle and Puget Sound departure views, then as the route tracks north-northwest through British Columbia and the Yukon, the left side faces west toward the Coast Mountains and eventually the Alaska Range approaches. The right side has the Denali advantage on landing, but the cumulative scenery across the full flight favors the left.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SeaTac's primary departure runway 16L/34R means northbound departures typically head north then bank left, putting the left side over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay with downtown Seattle visible. Mount Rainier sits to the southeast and is best seen from the left side during the initial climb and turn. Notable sights include: Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, Mount Rainier to the southeast, Lake Washington.

When landing at Fairbanks International (FAI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Fairbanks International typically uses runway 02L/20R or 01L/19R, with approaches from the south putting the Alaska Range including Denali on the right side. The right seat also gives views of the Tanana River valley and the boreal forest surrounding Fairbanks on final approach. Notable sights include: Denali (Mount McKinley) to the southwest, Alaska Range, Tanana River, Fairbanks city grid and University of Alaska campus.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Fairbanks International (FAI) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the Coast Mountains of British Columbia with heavily glaciated peaks and icefields, then tracks over the Yukon Territory's boreal interior including the Yukon River drainage. The St. Elias Mountains including some of the largest non-polar glaciers in the world appear to the west. The Alaska Range becomes visible on the southern horizon as the flight descends toward Fairbanks, with Denali identifiable on clear days from over 150 miles out.