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ANC → SNP
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to St Paul Island Airport (St. Paul Island)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Ring of Fire, including the towering Mount Redoubt and the isolated volcanic cone of Augustine Island.
Mount Redoubt
A massive, snow-covered active stratovolcano that dominates the western horizon of the Cook Inlet.
Augustine Volcano
A striking, perfectly conical volcano island rising directly out of the sea in Kamishak Bay.
Lake Clark National Park
Spectacular views of the Chigmit Mountains where the Alaska and Aleutian mountain ranges converge.
Bristol Bay Coastline
The flight path crosses the tip of the peninsula, offering views of the world's most productive salmon fishing waters.
St. Paul Basalt Cliffs
On final approach, see the sheer basalt cliffs where millions of seabirds, including puffins, nest during summer.
This is the premier side for volcano enthusiasts. For the best photography, a morning flight will put the sun behind you, illuminating the peaks of Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna. Be prepared for fog near the Pribilof Islands, which can obscure views during the final descent.
Cook Inlet Mudflats
Dramatic view of the vast tidal flats and swirling glacial silt patterns just after takeoff from Anchorage.
Katmai National Park
Aerial perspective of the rugged, glacially-carved coastline and distant snowy peaks of the Aleutian Range.
St. George Island
As the flight nears the Pribilof Islands, the distinct profile of St. George is often visible to the south.
Bering Sea Marine Life
In clear weather, scan the waters below for sightings of whales or large groups of fur seals.
Choose this side if you want to see the remote coastline of the Alaska Peninsula. During morning flights, the lighting on the coastline is softer and more detailed. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive turquoise hue of glacial lakes inland.
Distance: 1,229 km (764 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: SNP (57.16730117797852, -170.22000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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