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ANC → SCC
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Deadhorse Airport (Deadhorse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of North America's highest peak, Denali, along with a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the lush Mat-Su Valley to the frozen Arctic tundra.
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Denali (Mount McKinley)
Magnificent views of the 20,310-foot summit, usually visible about 20-30 minutes after takeoff from Anchorage.
Susitna River Basin
Intricate braided river systems and glacial silt patterns snaking through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Brooks Range
The rugged, jagged peaks of the northernmost mountain range in the United States, marking the entry to the Arctic.
Arctic Coastal Plain
A vast expanse of permafrost and thousands of thermokarst lakes that look like silver mirrors from above.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Denali. On clear days, the peak dominates the horizon. As you head north, watch for the 'tree line' where the forest abruptly ends and the tundra begins. In winter, look for the faint lights of remote villages against the dark landscape.
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Talkeetna Mountains
Stunning alpine scenery and high-altitude lakes shortly after departure from Anchorage.
Yukon River
A massive, winding waterway that serves as the lifeblood of the Alaskan interior, visible near the midpoint of the flight.
Trans-Alaska Pipeline
The iconic silver pipeline can often be spotted snaking alongside the Dalton Highway through the wilderness.
Sagavanirktok River
Commonly known as the Sag River, its wide valley guides the final approach into Deadhorse.
The right side is excellent for spotting the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Dalton Highway (Haul Road). On the final approach into Deadhorse, the Sagavanirktok River valley provides a dramatic sense of the scale of the North Slope oil fields and the desolate beauty of the Beaufort Sea coast.
Book Hotels in DeadhorseDistance: 1,005 km (624 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: SCC (70.19470215, -148.46499630000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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