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JNU → HNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Juneau International Airport (Juneau) to Hoonah Airport (Hoonah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the towering Chilkat Range mountains and the dramatic expanse of the Lynn Canal, providing the most iconic Alaskan wilderness vistas on this short hop.
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Chilkat Range
Enjoy a continuous, breathtaking view of these jagged, snow-capped peaks that rise sharply from the coastline.
Lynn Canal
Look north up one of the world's deepest and longest fjords, often dotted with Alaskan state ferries and cruise ships.
Point Retreat Lighthouse
Spot this historic white lighthouse perched on the northern tip of Mansfield Peninsula on Admiralty Island.
Saint James Bay
Observe the rugged, untouched wilderness and intricate coastline of the Saint James Bay State Marine Park.
The right side is the 'mountain side.' In the afternoon, the sun illuminates the Chilkat Range perfectly for photography. Because these flights operate at low altitudes (often under 3,000 feet), the right side offers an incredible sense of scale against the mountains. Keep a lookout for bald eagles nesting in the treetops along the coastline.
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Mendenhall Glacier
Catch a glimpse of the massive glacier and its surrounding peaks immediately after takeoff from Juneau.
Shelter Island
Fly directly over or alongside this lush, densely forested island in the middle of the Favorite Channel.
Icy Strait Whales
The waters approaching Hoonah are world-famous for humpback whale activity; look for white splashes and blows.
Icy Strait Point
View the restored salmon cannery and the world's longest ZipRider cable as you approach the Hoonah runway.
Sit on the left for the most direct view of the Mendenhall Glacier upon departure. For the best whale-watching opportunities in Icy Strait, morning flights are preferred when the water is often calmer, making blows easier to spot from the air. This side also provides the best view of the Hoonah townsite during the final descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 57 km (35 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Arrival: HNH (58.0961, -135.410111)
Route Type: Domestic
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