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HNS → SGY
Which side of the plane to sit from Haines Airport (Haines) to Skagway Airport (Skagway)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a panoramic perspective of the Taiya Inlet and the dramatic peaks of the Coast Mountains, providing a wider view of the fjord landscape and the historic Dyea area.
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Chilkat Peninsula
Aerial view of the rugged, forested landmass separating the Chilkat and Chilkoot Inlets.
Taiya Inlet
The plane flies directly up this narrow, steep-walled fjord, offering stunning deep-water vistas.
Davidson Glacier
On clear days, you can spot this massive glacier across the Lynn Canal to the southwest.
Dyea Flats
The historic start of the Chilkoot Trail is visible at the very tip of the inlet near Skagway.
Sit on the left for the most expansive fjord views. Since the flight is extremely short (approx. 15 minutes), have your camera ready immediately after takeoff from Haines. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the mountains to the west.
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Mount Harding
Towering peaks that rise sharply from the water's edge on the eastern side of the inlet.
Historic Skagway
A perfect bird's-eye view of the grid-patterned gold rush town and its colorful buildings.
Skagway Harbor
View the massive cruise ships docked at the Railroad, Broadway, and Ore docks.
White Pass Railroad
Look for the narrow-gauge tracks of the White Pass & Yukon Route winding into the mountains.
The right side is superior for seeing the town of Skagway itself during the final descent. Watch for the 'Ship's Signboard' on the cliff face near the docks, where cruise ships have painted their names for decades.
Book Hotels in SkagwayDistance: 27 km (17 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 min
Departure: HNS (59.24380111694336, -135.52400207519528)
Arrival: SGY (59.46009826660156, -135.31599426269528)
Route Type: Domestic
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