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BET → EMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Bethel Airport (Bethel) to Emmonak Airport (Emmonak)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point of the Bering Sea coastline and the vast, intricate network of waterways where the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers converge with the ocean.
Kuskokwim River Bend
View the massive, winding Kuskokwim River as it snakes through the tundra immediately after takeoff from Bethel.
Dall Lake Region
Look for the large expanse of Dall Lake, a prominent geographic feature amidst the thousands of smaller tundra ponds.
Bering Sea Horizon
On clear days, the western horizon reveals the shimmering edge of the Bering Sea and the coastal wetlands.
Yukon River Delta
As you approach Emmonak, witness the complex silt-laden distributaries of the Yukon River reaching the coast.
Coastal Tundra Patterns
Marvel at the 'swiss-cheese' landscape of the Y-K Delta, one of the most unique wetland ecosystems in the world.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to catch the sun reflecting off the countless lakes and the Bering Sea. In winter, the frozen patterns of the delta look like intricate white lace. Keep your camera ready as you approach Emmonak for views of the river's mouth.
Bethel Hub View
Get a final look at the Bethel community and the hub's infrastructure before heading into the wilderness.
Andreafsky Wilderness
In the distance to the northeast, you can see the rising terrain and rolling hills of the Andreafsky Wilderness area.
Infinite Ponds
A hypnotic view of thousands of kettle lakes and 'pockmarked' tundra that stretch toward the interior of Alaska.
Yukon Main Channel
View the broader, stable main channels of the lower Yukon River before they split into the coastal delta.
The right side is better for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the western sun. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the Alaskan interior. Look for small river boats or bush planes that frequent this essential travel corridor between villages.
Distance: 263 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Arrival: EMK (62.78609848, -164.49099730000003)
Route Type: Domestic
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