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ANC → OTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier vantage point for Denali and the core of the Alaska Range, followed by the massive meandering Yukon River and the expansive Selawik wetlands.
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Denali
The crown jewel of North America, visible in the distance approximately 20 minutes after takeoff.
Mount Foraker
The majestic 'Sultana' peak standing prominently next to Denali in the Alaska Range.
Yukon River
A spectacular crossing of Alaska's longest river, showing its massive width and winding silt-heavy channels.
Nulato Hills
An ancient, rolling mountain range providing a stark contrast to the surrounding river flats.
Selawik Wildlife Refuge
A vast complex of thousands of lakes and wetlands visible just before descending into Kotzebue.
The right side is essential for seeing Denali; though it is distant, its scale is unmistakable on clear days. Mid-flight, watch for the Yukon River crossing, which is one of the most significant geographic landmarks in the state. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the Alaska Range, making the glaciers pop in high relief.
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Mount Spurr
An active snow-capped stratovolcano in the Tordrillo Mountains visible shortly after departure.
Tordrillo Mountains
Dramatic glacial valleys and jagged peaks located west of the Susitna River basin.
Norton Sound
As you head north, the coastline of the Bering Sea appears with seasonal sea ice formations.
Seward Peninsula
The rugged, remote terrain of the peninsula marks the final approach phase towards Kotzebue.
Sit on the left for better views of the volcanic activity in the Tordrillo range. During the winter, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Bering Sea on afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the transition from mountainous terrain to the vast, lake-filled tundra of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 880 km (547 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: OTZ (66.88469696, -162.598999)
Route Type: Domestic
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