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HOM → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Homer Airport (Homer) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers world-class views of the massive stratovolcanoes across the Cook Inlet and the dramatic coastline of the Kenai Peninsula.
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Aleutian Range Volcanoes
Unobstructed views of Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna, massive active volcanoes rising from the western shore.
Cook Inlet Silt
Beautiful swirling patterns of glacial flour and sediment in the waters below.
Kalgin Island
A unique, remote island located in the middle of the Cook Inlet visible midway through the flight.
Mount Susitna
Known as the Sleeping Lady, this prominent peak marks the northern end of the inlet on approach.
Fire Island
View the iconic wind turbines and coastal mudflats during the final descent into Anchorage.
Morning flights provide the best lighting on the volcanoes to the west. Seat selection forward of the wing is crucial on regional aircraft like the Dash-8 or Saab 340 to ensure the engine doesn't block the mountain views. On clear days, you can see as far as the Alaska Range and Denali.
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Tustumena Lake
The largest glacier-fed lake on the Kenai Peninsula, featuring deep blue glacial water.
Kenai Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks and hidden alpine valleys that define the peninsula's interior.
Kenai River
The winding, turquoise path of one of the world's premier salmon fishing rivers.
Turnagain Arm
A dramatic waterway with some of the world's fastest tides and steep cliff walls.
Potter Marsh
Lush coastal wetlands teeming with birdlife just before the wheels touch down.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. Look for Dall sheep on the steep cliffs of the Chugach Mountains as the plane maneuvers through the Turnagain Arm. This side offers a better perspective of the dense Alaskan forest and inland lake systems.
Book Hotels in AnchorageDistance: 188 km (117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: HOM (59.64559936523438, -151.4770050048828)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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