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ANC â CDB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Cold Bay Airport (Cold Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a spectacular succession of massive, snow-capped volcanoes and the rugged wilderness of the Aleutian Range.
Mount Redoubt
A towering, active stratovolcano rising 10,197 feet, often seen venting steam from its summit.
Katmai National Park
Aerial views of the 'Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes' and the deep blue caldera of Mount Katmai.
Mount Veniaminof
One of Alaska's largest volcanoes, featuring a massive six-mile-wide glacier-filled caldera.
Pavlof Volcano
One of the most active volcanoes in the United States, known for its near-perfect conical shape.
Izembek Refuge
The intricate lagoons and wetlands of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge near Cold Bay.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. Sit here for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain faces. The succession of peaks from Redoubt to Pavlof is best seen from this side. Bring a high-quality camera and monitor the volcanoes for active ash or steam plumes, which are common in this region.
Cook Inlet
Initial views of the silt-laden glacial waters and the vast mudflats surrounding Anchorage.
Kenai Peninsula
Distant views of the jagged peaks and icefields of the Kenai Mountains to the southeast.
Kodiak Island
On exceptionally clear days, the distant green silhouette of Kodiak Island can be seen across the Shelikof Strait.
Shumagin Islands
A scattering of remote, windswept islands in the North Pacific as the flight nears the tip of the peninsula.
Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue North Pacific, often dotted with commercial fishing vessels.
Choose the left side for better lighting during late afternoon or sunset flights when the sun is in the west. It provides a more tranquil, oceanic perspective compared to the rugged terrain of the right side. Keep an eye out for the remote Shumagin Islands near the end of the journey.
Distance: 995 km (618 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: CDB (55.20610046386719, -162.72500610351562)
Route Type: Domestic
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