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FAI → FYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks) to Fort Yukon Airport (Fort Yukon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the rugged White Mountains and the most dramatic views of the Yukon River's vast braided channels as you descend into the Arctic Circle.
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Chena River
View the winding river and the outskirts of Fairbanks immediately after takeoff from FAI.
White Mountains
Fly past the striking limestone ridges and high tundra of the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
Birch Creek
Observe the intricate oxbows and meanders of this National Wild and Scenic River.
The Yukon River
The legendary waterway of the North appears in its full glory as the plane aligns for the approach to Fort Yukon.
Arctic Circle Crossing
Cross the 66°33' N latitude line shortly before arrival, transitioning into the true Arctic region.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Sit here to see the transition from the jagged White Mountains to the perfectly flat Yukon River basin. Afternoon flights may experience some glare, but the geographic contrast is worth it. Look for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline visible near the Elliott Highway during the first 15 minutes of flight.
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Minto Flats
A massive state game refuge consisting of vast wetlands and interconnected lakes west of the flight path.
Brooks Range
On clear days, the distant, jagged peaks of the Brooks Range are visible on the far northern horizon.
Yukon Flats Mosaic
A sprawling landscape of thousands of tiny lakes and ponds that characterize the interior Alaskan wilderness.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight on afternoon flights and hope for a distant glimpse of the Brooks Range. It offers a more subtle, expansive view of the interior's 'land of a thousand lakes.' Watching the sun set over the Minto Flats in autumn is particularly beautiful.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 229 km (142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: FAI (64.81510162, -147.85600280000003)
Arrival: FYU (66.57150268554689, -145.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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