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ANC → HOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Homer Airport (Homer)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the massive, snow-capped volcanoes of the Alaska Range and a superior angle of the iconic Homer Spit during the final approach.
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The Volcano Row
Spectacular views across Cook Inlet of active volcanoes: Mount Spurr, Mount Redoubt, and Mount Iliamna.
Cook Inlet Oil Platforms
Spot the industrial offshore drilling rigs dotting the inlet against the backdrop of massive tides.
Kalgin Island
A flat, forested island in the middle of the inlet that serves as a key visual navigation point.
The Homer Spit
The world-famous 4.5-mile long gravel bar reaching into Kachemak Bay is best viewed from the right during the final turn.
Beluga Slough
A rich marshland area just before touchdown, often filled with seasonal birdlife.
The right side is the clear winner for geology lovers. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting on the Aleutian Range volcanoes. On the approach to Homer, the plane typically banks in a way that gives the right side a panoramic view of the Spit and the harbor. Polarized sunglasses will help cut the glare off the water in Cook Inlet.
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Kenai Mountains
Witness the rugged, glaciated peaks of the Kenai range stretching south along the peninsula.
Turquoise Glacial Lakes
Look for the distinct milky-blue hues of Skilak and Tustumena Lakes within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Vast stretches of boreal forest and wetlands known for moose and bear habitats.
Kachemak Bay State Park
As you descend, the dense forests and hidden coves of Alaska's first state park appear to the southeast.
Sit on the left if you want to see the transition from high mountain peaks to the deep forests of the Kenai. Morning flights are best here as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Kenai Mountains. Keep an eye out for the Kenai River's winding path toward Cook Inlet.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 188 km (117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: HOM (59.64559936523438, -151.4770050048828)
Route Type: Domestic
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