The right side captures the scenic bookends of the flight: Cascade volcanoes during departure from Seattle and Lake Michigan with the Milwaukee skyline during arrival. The left side offers mostly featureless northern plains and Canadian prairie during cruise with no comparable landmarks at either end.
Flight Path
Northern Rockies foothills near Montana, the Missouri River valley, and the flat farmland of the Dakotas and Minnesota
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Takeoff from SEA
RIGHTDepartures from SEA heading east typically climb out with a turn that puts the Cascade volcanoes on the south side. Mount Rainier's massive snow-capped cone and, further south, Mount St. Helens are visible before the route turns inland over the plains.
Landing at MKE
RIGHTOn approach into MKE, the final turn toward the runway commonly brings Lake Michigan into view on the south/east side, along with downtown Milwaukee's skyline near the lakeshore. This gives a strong urban-and-water visual just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to General Mitchell International (MKE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Milwaukee. The right side captures the scenic bookends of the flight: Cascade volcanoes during departure from Seattle and Lake Michigan with the Milwaukee skyline during arrival. The left side offers mostly featureless northern plains and Canadian prairie during cruise with no comparable landmarks at either end.
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. Departures from SEA heading east typically climb out with a turn that puts the Cascade volcanoes on the south side. Mount Rainier's massive snow-capped cone and, further south, Mount St. Helens are visible before the route turns inland over the plains. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Cascade foothills, Puget Sound shoreline.
What can I see when landing at General Mitchell International in Milwaukee?
When landing at General Mitchell International (MKE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MKE, the final turn toward the runway commonly brings Lake Michigan into view on the south/east side, along with downtown Milwaukee's skyline near the lakeshore. This gives a strong urban-and-water visual just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, downtown Milwaukee skyline, Milwaukee harbor.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Milwaukee?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to General Mitchell International (MKE) takes 3h 50m.
What does the Seattle to Milwaukee flight path pass over?
Northern Rockies foothills near Montana, the Missouri River valley, and the flat farmland of the Dakotas and Minnesota