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GAL → FAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (Galena) to Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the vast Tanana River valley and the distant but majestic peaks of the Alaska Range, including Denali on clear days.
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Tanana-Yukon Confluence
The dramatic meeting point where the Tanana River merges its glacial silt into the mighty Yukon River.
The High Alaska Range
Breathtaking long-distance views of Denali and Mount Foraker rising above the southern horizon.
Nenana Township
Spot the confluence of the Nenana and Tanana rivers and the famous Alaska Railroad bridge.
Fairbanks Approach
Aerial views of the Chena River and the urban layout of Alaska's Golden Heart City during descent.
Choose this side for the best chance to see Denali. In winter, the low southern sun provides a beautiful golden hour glow across the snow-covered interior hills. Use a polarizing filter to cut through the haze of the Tanana Valley.
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Yukon River Bends
Witness the incredible oxbow loops and silty waters of the Yukon River immediately after departing Galena.
Boreal Forest Canopy
Expansive views of the dense interior taiga, showcasing the raw wilderness of the Alaskan interior.
Minto Flats Wetlands
A complex network of thousands of lakes and marshes that serve as a massive waterfowl breeding ground.
Brooks Range Glimpses
On exceptionally clear days, the jagged white peaks of the far northern Brooks Range are visible on the horizon.
Sit toward the front of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Minto Flats. This side is better during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 430 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: GAL (64.73619843, -156.93699650000002)
Arrival: FAI (64.81510162, -147.85600280000003)
Route Type: Domestic
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