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BRW β†’ ANC

Our Recommendation
9.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Chukchi Sea

Views of the Arctic ice pack and the coastline where the tundra meets the sea shortly after departure.

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Gates of the Arctic

Breathtaking views of the Brooks Range wilderness, featuring remote, untouched limestone and granite peaks.

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Denali

The undisputed highlight; the 20,310-foot summit of Denali towers over the landscape approximately 150 miles north of Anchorage.

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Mount Foraker

The massive neighbor of Denali, often referred to as 'Sultana', showcasing immense glacial systems.

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Susitna River

The 'Big River' with its wide, braided channels carved by glacial meltwater flowing toward Cook Inlet.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Arctic Coastal Plain

Vast stretches of thaw lakes and intricate permafrost polygons visible immediately after takeoff from UtqiaΔ‘vik.

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Eastern Brooks Range

The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the central and eastern Arctic mountains stretching toward the horizon.

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Yukon River Basin

The massive, winding silver ribbon of the Yukon River as it snakes through the forested interior of Alaska.

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Talkeetna Mountains

Rugged alpine terrain and deep valleys located north of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.

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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.

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Route Information

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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