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BET → KWT
Which side of the plane to sit from Bethel Airport (Bethel) to Kwethluk Airport (Kwethluk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the complex hydrological patterns of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and a more intimate perspective of Kwethluk's winding river approach.
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Kwethluk River Meanders
Spectacular oxbow loops and extreme river curves that look like liquid silver from the air.
Thermokarst Lakes
Thousands of small 'pothole' lakes formed by melting permafrost dotting the green and brown marshland.
Kwethluk Village View
The best angle for seeing the compact layout of the Yup'ik village and its relationship to the water.
Small Boat Channels
Observe the intricate network of sloughs used by locals for subsistence fishing and travel.
The right side is ideal for capturing the unique geometry of the tundra. For the best photography, a mid-day flight reduces shadows in the deep river bends. In autumn, the tundra turns a vibrant crimson and orange, making the right-side water views even more photogenic.
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Kuskokwim Main Channel
Watch the massive silty waters of one of Alaska's largest rivers as you depart Bethel.
Bethel Townscape
A clear view of the regional hub's docks, shipping containers, and gravel roads receding.
Vast Tundra Expanse
An endless horizon of treeless permafrost landscape stretching toward the northern horizon.
Sit on the left if you want to see the scale of the Kuskokwim River's main flow. During winter, look for the 'ice road' carved onto the frozen river surface which serves as a vital transportation link between villages.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 21 km (13 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 min
Departure: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Arrival: KWT (60.790298461899994, -161.444000244)
Route Type: Domestic
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