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AKN → DAM
Which side of the plane to sit from King Salmon Airport (King Salmon) to Damascus International Airport (Damascus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the volcanic activity of the Alaska Peninsula upon departure and the expansive crossing of the Black Sea and Anatolian Plateau before landing in Damascus.
Katmai Volcanoes
Aerial views of the Aleutian Range and the smoking peaks of Katmai National Park shortly after takeoff.
Arctic Archipelago
The labyrinth of islands in the Canadian Arctic, often locked in pack ice for most of the year.
Black Sea Coastline
The transition from the deep blue Black Sea to the lush green forests of northern Turkey.
Anatolian Plateau
A vast, high-altitude landscape of rolling hills, ancient lake beds, and rugged canyons.
Euphrates River
The winding silver thread of the Euphrates as it cuts through the arid landscapes of the Levant.
The right side is best for seeing the volcanic features of Alaska immediately after takeoff. For the arrival in Damascus, the right side usually offers a better perspective of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and the transition from desert to city. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing for the most expansive views of the Black Sea crossing.
Alaska Range
View the distant peaks of the Alaska Range, including the massive silhouette of Denali if visibility is clear.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Spectacular views of the massive inland ice cap and the deep, glacier-carved fjords along the eastern coast.
Norwegian Sea
The rugged coastline of northern Scandinavia with its jagged islands and deep blue waters.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys as the flight enters the northern Middle East.
Northern Damascus
The urban sprawl of the city and the surrounding Qasioun Mountain during the final descent.
Choose the left side for potential views of the Aurora Borealis during the long Arctic segments if flying in winter months. Most of the route is over high latitudes, so summer flights will experience 24-hour daylight, making it ideal for viewing the Greenland ice cap.
Distance: 9,703 km (6,029 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 25 min
Departure: AKN (58.67679977, -156.6490021)
Arrival: DAM (33.4114990234375, 36.51559829711914)
Route Type: International
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