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ANC → PDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Portland International Airport (Portland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Chugach and St. Elias ranges, the intricate fjords of the Inside Passage, and a close-up parade of the Cascade Range's most famous volcanoes during descent.
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Chugach Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks and massive glaciers immediately visible after takeoff from Anchorage.
St. Elias Mountains
View of some of the highest coastal mountains in the world and the enormous Malaspina Glacier.
The Inside Passage
A complex labyrinth of islands and deep fjords stretching along the British Columbia coastline.
Mount Rainier
The towering 14,411-foot icon of Washington state dominates the horizon mid-flight.
Mount St. Helens
Look for the distinctive crater left by the 1980 eruption as you enter Oregon airspace.
Mount Hood
The snow-capped peak of Oregon's tallest mountain is often visible during the final approach into PDX.
Book the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct afternoon sun and see the glaciers perfectly illuminated. On the final approach into PDX, if the plane lands toward the east, you will have a spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood.
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Gulf of Alaska
Deep blue vistas of the North Pacific and the rugged coastline of the Kenai Peninsula.
Alexander Archipelago
Thousands of forested islands that make up the panhandle of Southeast Alaska.
Haida Gwaii
Remote and misty islands off the BC coast known for their natural beauty and cultural significance.
Olympic Peninsula
The dense rainforests and rugged sea stacks of Washington's westernmost edge.
Oregon Coast
The mouth of the Columbia River and the scenic Astoria coastline during the descent.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for southbound evening flights. While it offers more ocean views, it provides the best perspective of the Kenai Peninsula mountains shortly after departure and the Olympic National Park coastline later in the flight.
Book Hotels in PortlandDistance: 2,477 km (1,539 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Route Type: Domestic
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