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ENA → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kenai Municipal Airport (Kenai) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the massive stratovolcanoes of the Alaska Range and the expansive, silty waters of the Cook Inlet.
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Mount Redoubt
A massive, snow-covered active stratovolcano rising dramatically across the Cook Inlet to the west.
Mount Spurr
The highest volcano in the Aleutian Arc, visible as you head north toward the Anchorage bowl.
Alaska Range
On clear days, the horizon is dominated by the jagged peaks of the interior, including distant views of Denali.
Cook Inlet Tides
Witness the dramatic silty patterns and sandbars created by some of the world's highest tidal ranges.
Beluga Sightings
The shallow, silty waters are home to endangered Beluga whales, occasionally visible from lower altitudes.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun illuminates the volcanoes from the east. Keep a sharp eye on the horizon for Denali and Mount Foraker; even at 150 miles away, their scale is unmistakable on clear days. Since this is a very short flight (approx. 20-30 minutes), ensure your camera is ready immediately after takeoff.
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Kenai Peninsula Coast
Aerial views of the rugged coastline and the dense spruce forests of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Captain Cook State Park
A beautiful stretch of wilderness beaches and forests just north of the Kenai/Soldotna area.
Chugach Mountains
The towering, jagged peaks that form the eastern backdrop of the Anchorage area.
Fire Island
A small island near the mouth of the Turnagain Arm featuring a prominent wind turbine farm.
Anchorage Skyline
A perfect view of Alaska's largest city and its industrial port during the final approach.
The right side is best for evening flights to avoid glare and see the sunset light hitting the Chugach Mountains. Sit on this side if you want to see the city of Anchorage and the Port of Alaska during the descent. Look for the massive mudflats of the Turnagain Arm as the plane turns toward the runway.
Book Hotels in AnchorageDistance: 95 km (59 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: ENA (60.57310104370117, -151.2449951171875)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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