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Our Recommendation
9.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the 'Ring of Fire' volcanic chain, featuring legendary peaks like Redoubt, Katmai, and Shishaldin.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Redoubt

A massive, active stratovolcano that rises dramatically from the shores of the Cook Inlet.

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Lake Clark National Park

A stunning landscape where the Chigmit Mountains meet turquoise alpine lakes and glaciers.

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Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

The site of the 1912 Novarupta eruption within Katmai National Park, appearing as a lunar-like ash flow.

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Mount Veniaminof

One of the most active volcanoes in Alaska, featuring a massive ice-filled caldera at its summit.

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Shishaldin Volcano

Located on Unimak Island, this peak is famous for its nearly perfect conical shape and frequent steam plumes.

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Bering Sea Coast

Rugged, jagged cliffs and tundra-covered hills where the Alaska Peninsula ends and the Bering Sea begins.

This is the premier side for photography. Ensure your camera is ready for the first hour of flight as you pass the Cook Inlet volcanoes. Mid-day flights provide the best lighting for the deep reds and oranges of the Katmai ash fields. Use a window seat forward of the wing to keep the engine out of your volcanic landscape shots.

Left Side Highlights
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Kenai Peninsula

Distant views of the rugged Harding Icefield and coastal fjords during the initial climb from Anchorage.

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Shelikof Strait

A deep waterway separating the Alaska Peninsula from the mountainous terrain of Kodiak Island.

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Shumagin Islands

A remote cluster of islands in the North Pacific known for their dramatic, windswept landscapes.

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Pacific Ocean

Vast, deep-blue horizons where whales and sea birds are common in the waters below the flight path.

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Great Sitkin Volcano

A prominent active volcano visible on the final approach into the Adak Island area.

Sit toward the back of the plane to avoid the wing for the best views of the Shumagin Islands. On early morning flights, the left side will catch the soft sunrise light reflecting off the Pacific Ocean.

Top Activities in Adak Island
Route Information

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

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min

Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Arrival: ADK (51.87799835205078, -176.64599609375)

Route Type: Domestic

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