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9.2

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Chugach Mountains

Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped peaks and deep fjords of the Chugach Range surrounding Anchorage.

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Wrangell-St. Elias Range

View some of the world's largest non-polar icefields and Mount Logan, the second-highest peak in North America.

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Prince William Sound

Look down upon the intricate network of islands, glaciers, and deep blue waters of this pristine maritime wilderness.

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Canadian Rockies

As the flight crosses into British Columbia, the landscape transforms into the jagged limestone peaks and turquoise lakes of the Rockies.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf of Alaska Coastline

See the dramatic interface where the Pacific Ocean meets the rugged, forested coastline of the Alaskan Panhandle.

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Cascade Range

On clear days, you may spot the distant volcanic peaks of Washington State, including Mount Baker and Mount Rainier.

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Snake River Plain

View the unique volcanic geography and agricultural patterns carved out by the Snake River in Idaho.

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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.

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Route Information

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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