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BRW β ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (Barrow) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a world-class view of Denali (Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America, along with the dramatic expanses of the Alaska Range and the Gates of the Arctic.
Chukchi Sea
Views of the Arctic ice pack and the coastline where the tundra meets the sea shortly after departure.
Gates of the Arctic
Breathtaking views of the Brooks Range wilderness, featuring remote, untouched limestone and granite peaks.
Denali
The undisputed highlight; the 20,310-foot summit of Denali towers over the landscape approximately 150 miles north of Anchorage.
Mount Foraker
The massive neighbor of Denali, often referred to as 'Sultana', showcasing immense glacial systems.
Susitna River
The 'Big River' with its wide, braided channels carved by glacial meltwater flowing toward Cook Inlet.
Mount Susitna
Commonly known as the 'Sleeping Lady', this distinctively shaped mountain is a landmark of the Anchorage skyline.
This is the 'Denali Side.' Ensure you have a window seat mid-cabin or forward to avoid wing obstruction. In summer, the midnight sun ensures visibility even on late-night flights. Check the weather forecast; if 'The Mountain' is out, the view is life-changing. Denali appears roughly 30-40 minutes before landing.
Arctic Coastal Plain
Vast stretches of thaw lakes and intricate permafrost polygons visible immediately after takeoff from UtqiaΔ‘vik.
Eastern Brooks Range
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the central and eastern Arctic mountains stretching toward the horizon.
Yukon River Basin
The massive, winding silver ribbon of the Yukon River as it snakes through the forested interior of Alaska.
Talkeetna Mountains
Rugged alpine terrain and deep valleys located north of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Chugach Mountains
Jagged, glaciated peaks that dominate the skyline during the final approach into Anchorage.
Sit on the left for the best views of the unique 'patterned ground' of the Arctic tundra. During winter flights, this side is often better for spotting the Aurora Borealis away from the moon's path. Watch for the Yukon River crossing about halfway through the flight.
Distance: 1,163 km (723 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: BRW (71.285402, -156.766008)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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