The left side captures the dramatic Mount Rainier and Cascades view during departure plus Florida's lake-dotted terrain on arrival, while the right side offers only Puget Sound briefly at takeoff and featureless plains on landing.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Orlando is 2,544 miles (4,094 km), a flight of about 5 hours 35 minutes.
Northern Rocky Mountains near Idaho and Montana, the Great Plains, and the Mississippi River valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SEA
LEFTDeparting SEA to the south on runway 16, the aircraft banks east toward its southeastern routing, putting Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range squarely on the left side during initial climb. This is one of the most striking peaks visible from any US departure.
Landing at ORL
LEFTOn approach to ORL from the north, the left side offers views over central Florida's lake district and the Orlando skyline as the aircraft descends, while the right side mostly faces featureless flat terrain with no distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Executive (ORL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Orlando. The left side captures the dramatic Mount Rainier and Cascades view during departure plus Florida's lake-dotted terrain on arrival, while the right side offers only Puget Sound briefly at takeoff and featureless plains on landing.
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 to the south on runway 16, the aircraft banks east toward its southeastern routing, putting Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range squarely on the left side during initial climb. This is one of the most striking peaks visible from any US departure. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range foothills, Lake Washington.
What can I see when landing at Executive in Orlando?
When landing at Executive (ORL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to ORL from the north, the left side offers views over central Florida's lake district and the Orlando skyline as the aircraft descends, while the right side mostly faces featureless flat terrain with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Central Florida lake chains, Orlando downtown skyline, patchwork of citrus groves.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Orlando?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Executive (ORL) takes about 5 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,544 miles (4,094 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Orlando flight path pass over?
Northern Rocky Mountains near Idaho and Montana, the Great Plains, and the Mississippi River valley