Edmonton to Seattle is 558 miles (898 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The right side delivers the Rockies front ranges on departure and Mount Rainier plus the Cascades on arrival, giving genuine mountain drama at both ends of the flight, while the left side offers mostly flat prairie and open water.
Flight Path
Cruise passes over the interior plateau of British Columbia and the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range before descending toward Puget Sound
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Takeoff from YEG
RIGHTDeparting YEG on runway 20 heading southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest toward the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, which rise into view within the first few minutes of climb. The left side shows only the flat farmland and grid roads south of Edmonton.
Landing at SEA
RIGHTOn approach into SEA from the north, the right side of the aircraft faces east toward the Cascade Range, with Mount Rainier's distinctive glaciated cone often visible south of the city as the plane turns onto final. The left side mostly shows open water of Puget Sound with less landmark variety.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Seattle. The right side delivers the Rockies front ranges on departure and Mount Rainier plus the Cascades on arrival, giving genuine mountain drama at both ends of the flight, while the left side offers mostly flat prairie and open water.
What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?
During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YEG on runway 20 heading southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest toward the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, which rise into view within the first few minutes of climb. The left side shows only the flat farmland and grid roads south of Edmonton. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain foothills, North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton's southern suburbs, Wabamun Lake area.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into SEA from the north, the right side of the aircraft faces east toward the Cascade Range, with Mount Rainier's distinctive glaciated cone often visible south of the city as the plane turns onto final. The left side mostly shows open water of Puget Sound with less landmark variety. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade foothills, Lake Washington, Seattle's Eastside suburbs.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Seattle?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 558 miles (898 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edmonton to Seattle flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over the interior plateau of British Columbia and the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range before descending toward Puget Sound