The left side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Cascade volcano views right at departure, which are more visually striking and closer to the aircraft than the distant Alps glimpse on landing; both sides otherwise share similar cruise-phase views over Canada, Greenland, and the North Atlantic.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Munich is 5,268 miles (8,478 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Route passes over the Canadian Rockies and northern prairies, Hudson Bay, the southern tip of Greenland's ice cap, and the North Atlantic near Iceland before making landfall over Scotland or the North Sea en route to Germany.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SEA
LEFTDeparting SEA, the initial climb and turn put the Cascade Range on the left side of the aircraft, with Mount Rainier's glaciated summit and Mount Baker further north standing out clearly against the horizon. This is one of the most photographed departure views in North America.
Landing at MUC
RIGHTOn the easterly landing approach into MUC, the aircraft descends from the west with the Bavarian Alps visible off the right side of the cabin. Passengers get a good view of the jagged alpine front rising south of the Munich plain 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 Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Munich. The left side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Cascade volcano views right at departure, which are more visually striking and closer to the aircraft than the distant Alps glimpse on landing; both sides otherwise share similar cruise-phase views over Canada, Greenland, and the North Atlantic.
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. Departing SEA, the initial climb and turn put the Cascade Range on the left side of the aircraft, with Mount Rainier's glaciated summit and Mount Baker further north standing out clearly against the horizon. This is one of the most photographed departure views in North America. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Cascade Range foothills, Puget Sound inlets in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the easterly landing approach into MUC, the aircraft descends from the west with the Bavarian Alps visible off the right side of the cabin. Passengers get a good view of the jagged alpine front rising south of the Munich plain before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes, Munich's outskirts and farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Munich?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Munich (MUC) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,268 miles (8,478 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Munich flight path pass over?
Route passes over the Canadian Rockies and northern prairies, Hudson Bay, the southern tip of Greenland's ice cap, and the North Atlantic near Iceland before making landfall over Scotland or the North Sea en route to Germany.