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ANC → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic glacial landscapes and massive mountain ranges in North America, including the Wrangell-St. Elias range and the Canadian Rockies.
Chugach Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped peaks and deep fjords of the Chugach Range surrounding Anchorage.
Wrangell-St. Elias Range
View some of the world's largest non-polar icefields and Mount Logan, the second-highest peak in North America.
Prince William Sound
Look down upon the intricate network of islands, glaciers, and deep blue waters of this pristine maritime wilderness.
Canadian Rockies
As the flight crosses into British Columbia, the landscape transforms into the jagged limestone peaks and turquoise lakes of the Rockies.
High Plains Transition
Observe the transition from the rugged mountains of Montana and Wyoming into the vast, geometric patterns of the Great Plains.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane, which illuminates the glaciers for better photography. Keep your camera ready during the first 60 minutes of the flight when the plane tracks the Alaskan coastline. Use a polarizer filter if possible to cut through the haze over the Gulf of Alaska.
Gulf of Alaska Coastline
See the dramatic interface where the Pacific Ocean meets the rugged, forested coastline of the Alaskan Panhandle.
Cascade Range
On clear days, you may spot the distant volcanic peaks of Washington State, including Mount Baker and Mount Rainier.
Snake River Plain
View the unique volcanic geography and agricultural patterns carved out by the Snake River in Idaho.
Colorado Front Range
During the descent into Denver, enjoy sweeping views of Longs Peak and the towering mountains of the Continental Divide.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to experience a spectacular sunset over the mountains. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, the right side usually offers a superior view of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the city of Denver as the plane turns for its final approach into DEN.
Distance: 3,863 km (2,400 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 33 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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