About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Seattle. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view of the Wasatch Range is more dramatic and immediate. The climb-out scenery is more visually striking than the approach, and right-side passengers get the better overall experience on this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Wasatch Range immediately after departure. SLC typically departs north on runways 16L/16R, so right-side passengers get direct views of the dramatic eastern wall of the Wasatch Mountains rising sharply from the valley floor. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range (directly east), Great Salt Lake (northwest, visible as you climb), Salt Lake Valley urban sprawl (beneath and forward), Antelope Island (in GSL, visible as a dark mass in the water).
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. Left-side seats offer the best approach views into BFI. Typical approaches to BFI from the south use runways 13L/13R or 16L/16R, and left-side passengers see Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains across the water, and Seattle's downtown skyline as you descend through 5,000-8,000 feet. Notable sights include: Puget Sound (major water body, directly visible on approach), Olympic Mountains (across the sound to the west, snow-capped), Seattle downtown skyline (visible to the north), Lake Union and Lake Washington (visible as you get closer to BFI).
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Salt Lake City to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight path heads north-northwest from SLC, crossing the Wasatch Range foothills, then continues over central Idaho and eastern Washington. Notable midpoint features include the Snake River Plain (visible as a lighter-colored basin), the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon (if visible through haze), and the Cascade Range foothills approaching Washington. The Columbia River becomes visible in the final descent phase. Most of the cruise altitude flight crosses relatively sparse terrain with limited dramatic landmarks until approaching the Cascades.