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Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers unparalleled views of the Aleutian volcanic arc, including the 'perfect cone' of Shishaldin and the massive peaks of the Cook Inlet.

Left Side Highlights
9.5
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Great Sitkin Volcano

A rugged, active stratovolcano visible shortly after takeoff from Adak.

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Islands of Four Mountains

A spectacular cluster of volcanic peaks including the highly active Mount Cleveland.

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Mount Shishaldin

Known as one of the most perfectly symmetrical volcanic cones on Earth, located on Unimak Island.

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Pavlof Volcano

One of the most active volcanoes in the United States, often seen venting steam or ash.

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Mount Redoubt

A massive glacier-covered volcano that dominates the western skyline of the Cook Inlet.

Choose the left side for front-row views of the Aleutian 'Ring of Fire'. Watch for Shishaldin Volcano's perfect symmetry and the massive Mount Redoubt near Anchorage. For photography, morning flights offer the most dramatic shadows on the craters, but be prepared for frequent cloud cover in this region.

Right Side Highlights
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North Pacific Ocean

Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific and the rugged southern coastline of the Aleutian chain.

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Shumagin Islands

A remote group of islands off the Alaska Peninsula known for their wild beauty and bird colonies.

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Kodiak Island

On clear days, the distant, rugged silhouette of the 'Emerald Isle' can be seen to the south.

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Harding Icefield

A sprawling 700-square-mile ice sheet that crowns the Kenai Mountains.

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Turnagain Arm

A dramatic waterway known for extreme tides and steep mountainsides during the final approach.

The right side offers views of the vast North Pacific and the dramatic glaciers of the Kenai Peninsula during descent. If the aircraft approaches Anchorage from the south, you'll see the stunning Turnagain Arm. This side often stays clearer of the clouds that tend to hug the northern volcanic peaks.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,913 km (1,189 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min

Departure: ADK (51.87799835205078, -176.64599609375)

Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Route Type: Domestic

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