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ANC → AKN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to King Salmon Airport (King Salmon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the massive active volcanoes of the Aleutian Range and the rugged wilderness of Lake Clark National Park.
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Mount Redoubt
A towering, active 10,197-foot stratovolcano that dominates the western horizon of Cook Inlet.
Mount Iliamna
Another massive glaciated volcano featuring active fumaroles that often emit visible steam plumes.
Lake Clark National Park
A spectacular panorama of turquoise lakes, alpine tundra, and the dramatic Chigmit Mountains.
Susitna Flats
The coastal wetlands north of Anchorage where you might spot white Beluga whales in the silty waters below.
Naknek Lake
One of Alaska's largest lakes and the primary gateway to the bear-viewing paradise of Katmai.
This is the preferred side for volcano enthusiasts. Sit forward of the wing or in the very back for unobstructed photos of Mount Redoubt. Late afternoon flights are particularly stunning as the sun sets over the Aleutian Range, casting long shadows across the tundra.
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Turnagain Arm
Visible immediately after takeoff, watch for the dramatic silty banks and high-speed tidal bores.
Kenai Mountains
Jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Kenai Peninsula that run parallel to the flight path.
Harding Icefield
On very clear days, the massive white expanse of this 700-square-mile ice sheet is visible to the southeast.
Skilak Lake
A large, vibrant turquoise glacial lake nestled within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Kvichak Bay
As you descend, view the winding river systems that support the world's most productive sockeye salmon fishery.
Choose the left side for superior views of the Kenai Peninsula's glaciers and the Chugach range during departure. Morning flights are best as the sun illuminates the mountains from the east, highlighting the deep blues of the glacial ice.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 463 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: AKN (58.67679977, -156.6490021)
Route Type: Domestic
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