About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Seattle. The left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading southwest, the left side also faces generally southeast toward the Rocky Mountain foothills and eventually the Cascades as the aircraft crosses into British Columbia and Washington State. The right side faces northwest over open ocean and featureless interior terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?
During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. YEG's primary departure runway 12 sends aircraft southeast before turning southwest toward Seattle. The left side faces east and south, giving views over Edmonton's river valley and the North Saskatchewan River winding through the city. As the aircraft banks southwest, the left side picks up the open prairie landscape and distant foothills. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton city centre skyline, Alberta foothills on the western horizon, flat agricultural patchwork of the Leduc area.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SeaTac's primary arrival runway 16R brings aircraft in from the north on a southward heading. The left side faces east, directly toward the Cascade Range including Mount Rainier, which dominates the southeastern horizon throughout the approach. The left side also captures Lake Washington and the Seattle city grid as the aircraft descends over the south end of Puget Sound. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft), Cascade Range, Lake Washington, Seattle city centre and Elliott Bay.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Seattle?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Edmonton to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Alberta foothills and the Rocky Mountain Trench near the BC border, then tracks over the interior plateau of British Columbia passing near Kamloops and the Thompson River valley. The aircraft crosses the Cascade Range in Washington State before descending into the Seattle basin. The Okanagan Valley and its lakes are visible on the left side during the BC portion of the cruise.