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ANC → ANI
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Aniak Airport (Aniak)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the towering Tordrillo Mountains and distant views of the Alaska Range's highest peaks, including Denali and Mount Foraker.
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Cook Inlet
View the dramatic tidal flats and silty glacial waters immediately after departing Anchorage.
Tordrillo Mountains
Breathtaking proximity to the massive Mt. Spurr volcano and surrounding ice-clad peaks.
The High Peaks
On clear days, Denali and Mount Foraker are visible on the northern horizon, towering above all other mountains.
Kuskokwim River
Observe the incredible meanders and oxbow lakes of one of Alaska's longest and most vital river systems.
Aniak Slough
The intricate waterways surrounding the Aniak airport during the final descent and approach.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. Shortly after takeoff, the Tordrillo Mountains provide a dramatic landscape. Ask for a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Kuskokwim River’s complex winding patterns as you approach Aniak.
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Fire Island
A small, uninhabited island in the Cook Inlet located just west of Anchorage's coastline.
Mt. Redoubt & Mt. Iliamna
Distant but majestic views of active volcanoes located in Lake Clark National Park to the south.
Neacola Mountains
The rugged, glacier-carved peaks marking the northern end of the Aleutian Range.
Interior Tundra
An endless mosaic of spruce forests, wetlands, and small thermokarst lakes characteristic of the Alaskan interior.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights as the sun is positioned to the south. This side is better for observing the vastness of the Lake Clark wilderness area and the distant volcanic chain of the Alaska Peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 510 km (317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: ANI (61.58160018920898, -159.54299926757812)
Route Type: Domestic
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