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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to Denali, the highest peak in North America, followed by the winding Yukon River and the dramatic transition from boreal forest to arctic tundra.

Left Side Highlights
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Denali

North America's highest peak is often clearly visible on the left shortly after the initial climb out of Anchorage.

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Susitna River

A beautiful glacial river with complex braided channels that weave through the valley floor.

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The Yukon River

A massive crossing of one of the longest and most historically significant rivers in the Arctic.

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Western Brooks Range

Jagged, remote mountain peaks that mark the gateway to the high Arctic circle.

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Arctic Coastal Plain

A vast landscape of polygonal ground patterns and thousands of shimmering thaw lakes.

Choose a window seat on the left (usually Seat A) for the most iconic views of Denali. On morning flights, the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare for photography. During the winter months, this side offers an unobstructed view toward the dark western horizon, which is ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis during night flights.

Right Side Highlights
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Chugach Mountains

Sharp, snow-covered peaks that dominate the skyline immediately after takeoff from Anchorage.

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Interior Alaska Forest

Extensive views of the vast taiga forest stretching toward the eastern horizon.

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Trans-Alaska Pipeline

Occasional sightings of the silver line of the pipeline cutting a straight path through the wilderness.

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Beaufort Sea Coastline

The meeting point of the frozen tundra and the Arctic Ocean as you approach the destination.

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Utqiagvik Coast

As the plane banks for landing, you can often see the ice leads where traditional whaling occurs.

The right side (usually Seat F) is excellent for catching the sunrise on morning departures. It provides a better perspective of the eastern Brooks Range and the industrial infrastructure of the North Slope as you near the Arctic Ocean. Keep an eye out for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor, which is more frequently visible from this side of the cabin.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,163 km (723 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min

Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Arrival: BRW (71.285402, -156.766008)

Route Type: Domestic

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