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ANC → DLG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Dillingham Airport (Dillingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer world-class Alaskan wilderness, the right side provides a more intimate look at the turquoise waters of Lake Clark and the jagged glaciated valleys of the Chigmit Mountains.
Lake Clark National Park
Unrivaled views of the Chigmit Mountains where the Alaska and Aleutian ranges converge in a display of jagged granite.
Lake Clark
A stunning 42-mile-long turquoise lake, colored by glacial flour and surrounded by steep, forested slopes.
Tlikakila River Valley
A classic 'u-shaped' glacial valley that cuts a dramatic path through the heart of the mountain wilderness.
Wood-Tikchik State Park
As you approach Dillingham, look for the eastern edge of the nation's largest state park and its unique finger lakes.
This side is superior for seeing the deep blues and greens of the interior alpine lakes. About 20-30 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft passes close to Lake Clark, providing excellent photography opportunities. During autumn, the tundra below turns vibrant shades of red and gold.
Cook Inlet Shoreline
Observe the dramatic silt patterns and massive tidal shifts of the upper inlet immediately after departing Anchorage.
Mount Redoubt
A towering active stratovolcano rising 10,197 feet, known for its frequent steam plumes and massive glaciers.
Mount Iliamna
Another majestic ice-covered volcano often venting volcanic gases from its high-altitude fumaroles.
Bristol Bay Estuaries
View the winding tidal channels and expansive wetlands as the flight descends into the Dillingham region.
Sit on this side for the best views of the Aleutian Range's volcanic giants. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna. Keep an eye out for beluga whales in the Cook Inlet during the first 10 minutes of flight.
Distance: 527 km (327 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: DLG (59.04470062, -158.50500490000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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