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ANC → STG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to St George Airport (Point Barrow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the iconic active volcanoes of the Aleutian Range and the rugged coastline of the Alaska Peninsula before heading out over the Bering Sea.
Cook Inlet
Aerial view of the silty, glacier-fed waters and dramatic tidal patterns immediately after departing Anchorage.
Mount Redoubt
A massive, active stratovolcano that towers over the western side of the Cook Inlet with visible steam vents.
Mount Iliamna
Another spectacular glacier-covered volcano within Lake Clark National Park, often seen puffing volcanic gases.
Katmai Coastline
The wild and uninhabited shoreline of Katmai National Park, famous for its brown bears and jagged fjords.
St. George Cliffs
On final approach, see the sheer basalt cliffs of St. George Island, home to millions of nesting seabirds.
Sit on the left for the morning departures to get the best light on the volcanic peaks. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as the transition from the city to the wilderness is rapid. In winter, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows across the snow-capped Aleutian Range.
Lake Clark National Park
Vast views of the interior mountains and the turquoise waters of Lake Clark nestled in the wilderness.
Tundra Landscapes
The expansive, mosaic-like patterns of the Alaskan tundra and meandering river systems of the Bristol Bay region.
Bering Sea Expanse
Deep blue, often moody waters of the Bering Sea where you might spot whale spouts or fishing vessels in clear weather.
Atmospheric Layers
Unique cloud formations and the 'Bering Sea mist' that often hugs the horizon during the final leg of the flight.
The right side is better if you prefer looking into the vast, open Alaskan interior early in the flight. It also offers a better chance to see the sun set over the Bering Sea on late afternoon flights. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to reduce glare from the water and ice.
Distance: 1,234 km (767 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: STG (56.5783004761, -169.662002563)
Route Type: Domestic
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