The right side dominates for both takeoff and landing, capturing the Canadian Rockies leaving Calgary and the Cascade volcanoes plus Puget Sound approaching Seattle, while cruise briefly crosses the Columbia Mountains of interior BC.
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Flight Path
Calgary to Seattle is 452 miles (727 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Columbia Mountains and Kootenay region of British Columbia, followed by the northern Cascade Range near the Washington border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYC
RIGHTDeparting YYC southbound then curving southwest, the right side faces west toward the Canadian Rockies' front ranges near Banff and Kananaskis, with jagged limestone peaks rising right at the edge of the city. The left side shows only the flat prairie stretching east.
Landing at SEA
RIGHTOn approach into SEA, the right side offers views of the snow-capped Cascade Range including Mount Baker to the north and, on clearer routings, Mount Rainier's massive volcanic cone south of the city, along with Puget Sound's islands. The left side mostly shows suburban Seattle sprawl with no major landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Seattle. The right side dominates for both takeoff and landing, capturing the Canadian Rockies leaving Calgary and the Cascade volcanoes plus Puget Sound approaching Seattle, while cruise briefly crosses the Columbia Mountains of interior BC.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YYC southbound then curving southwest, the right side faces west toward the Canadian Rockies' front ranges near Banff and Kananaskis, with jagged limestone peaks rising right at the edge of the city. The left side shows only the flat prairie stretching east. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain front ranges, Bow Valley foothills, Kananaskis Country peaks.
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, the right side offers views of the snow-capped Cascade Range including Mount Baker to the north and, on clearer routings, Mount Rainier's massive volcanic cone south of the city, along with Puget Sound's islands. The left side mostly shows suburban Seattle sprawl with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Puget Sound islands, Cascade foothills.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Seattle?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 452 miles (727 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Calgary to Seattle flight path pass over?
Columbia Mountains and Kootenay region of British Columbia, followed by the northern Cascade Range near the Washington border