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ANC → VDZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Valdez Pioneer Field (Valdez)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Columbia Glacier and the highest peaks of the Chugach Range, providing a front-row seat to Alaska's most dramatic tidewater glaciers.
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Chugach Mountains
Fly past the jagged, snow-capped peaks of Chugach State Park immediately after departing Anchorage.
Columbia Glacier
Witness one of the largest and most rapidly retreating tidewater glaciers in North America, filling the bay with icebergs.
Mount Marcus Baker
Gaze at the highest peak in the Chugach Mountains, standing at over 13,000 feet.
Harvard Glacier
A view deep into College Fjord where massive rivers of ice meet the saltwater of Prince William Sound.
Sit on the left for the most consistent glacier viewing. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the ice faces. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Columbia Glacier debris field.
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Turnagain Arm
Look down at the dramatic silty waters known for one of the world's largest bore tides.
Portage Glacier
See the famous glacier and its surrounding ice-choked lake tucked into the mountain valley.
Prince William Sound
Panoramic views of the emerald islands and deep blue fjords scattered throughout the sound.
Valdez Marine Terminal
As you descend, see the massive tankers at the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
The right side is excellent for spotting marine life like whales in the Sound during summer months. It also offers the best view of the oil terminal infrastructure during the final approach into Valdez.
Book Hotels in ValdezDistance: 201 km (125 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: VDZ (61.13389969, -146.24800109999998)
Route Type: Domestic
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