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ANC → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior lighting for photography when flying southeast and provides a prime vantage point for the Aurora Borealis on overnight flights, alongside stunning views of the Wrangell-St. Elias wilderness.
Chugach Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, witness the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Range bordering Anchorage.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Massive glacial systems and high-altitude peaks including Mt. Bona and Mt. Churchill are visible to the north.
Yukon Wilderness
Traverse the vast, untouched boreal forests and winding river systems of the Canadian Yukon Territory.
Saskatchewan Lake District
As the mountains fade, the landscape transitions to a mesmerizing mosaic of thousands of glacial lakes.
Aurora Borealis
On red-eye or late-night winter flights, this side provides the best chance to see the Northern Lights.
Book an overnight flight during winter months for the highest probability of spotting the Aurora Borealis. On daytime flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfectly diffused light for photographing the Alaskan glaciers without glare.
Turnagain Arm
Spectacular views of the dramatic silt-filled waterway known for its massive tidal bores and steep cliffs.
Saint Elias Range
On clear days, catch glimpses of the massive coastal mountains where the Yukon meets the Gulf of Alaska.
The Great Plains
A vast 'patchwork quilt' of agricultural fields across Alberta and North Dakota as the flight progresses east.
Minneapolis Skyline
During the final descent into MSP, enjoy views of the downtown skyscrapers and the Mississippi River.
Expect direct sunlight for much of the journey when flying during the day; keep your window shade partially closed to prevent cabin heat. This side is excellent for seeing the transition from the rugged Rockies to the flat, geometric beauty of the American Midwest.
Distance: 4,042 km (2,512 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 45 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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