About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Seattle. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading north along the Pacific Coast corridor, the left side also tracks closer to the Cascade Range and Oregon's volcanic peaks including Mount Shasta in the early climb and Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters in Oregon at cruising altitude, making it the stronger choice throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from San Francisco International in San Francisco?
During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO typically departs northbound on runways 28L/28R or 01L/01R. On a northbound departure climbing out over the Bay, the left side gives you San Francisco city, the Bay Bridge, and the downtown skyline. The right side faces west toward the Pacific with less to see. Notable sights include: San Francisco downtown skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands.
What can I see when landing at Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BFI sits just south of downtown Seattle, and aircraft typically approach from the south on runway 13L/13R or from the north on runway 31. On a southbound approach to BFI, the left side faces east toward Lake Washington and the Cascade Range with Mount Rainier visible on the horizon. The right side looks west over industrial areas and Puget Sound. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Lake Washington, Cascade Range foothills, downtown Seattle skyline.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the San Francisco to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly along the I-5 corridor northward. Over northern California you pass east of the Shasta-Trinity region with Mount Shasta visible to the left. Crossing into Oregon, the Willamette Valley runs below with the Cascades to the left including Mount Jefferson, the Three Sisters, and Mount Hood. The Columbia River gorge marks the Oregon-Washington border and is visible as a wide river valley. Approaching Seattle, the terrain rises into the Cascades on the left with Puget Sound lowlands to the right.