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JNU → KTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Juneau International Airport (Juneau) to Ketchikan International Airport (Ketchikan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive mainland glaciers and the dramatic Stikine Icecap, providing more consistent high-alpine and glacial scenery compared to the islands on the right.
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Taku Glacier
View the massive blue ice of the world's largest advancing temperate glacier shortly after takeoff from Juneau.
Stikine Icecap
A vast expanse of ice fields and jagged granite spires, including the famous Devil's Thumb peak.
Tracy Arm Wilderness
Deep, narrow fjords with steep granite walls and floating icebergs visible from high altitude.
LeConte Glacier
The southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, located just north of Wrangell.
Town of Wrangell
A clear view of this historic community situated at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the glaciers. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the mainland peaks, as the sun will be behind you by late afternoon, potentially causing glare on the window.
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Admiralty Island
Fly over the 'Fortress of the Bears,' known for having the highest density of brown bears in North America.
Chatham Strait
A major marine highway for cruise ships and ferries, offering views of the deep blue Inside Passage.
Petersburg
Known as 'Little Norway,' this picturesque fishing village is often visible on the tip of Mitkof Island.
Tongass National Forest
Endless vistas of the world's largest temperate rainforest covering the mountainous islands.
Prince of Wales Island
The third-largest island in the U.S., featuring rugged coastlines and complex limestone cave systems.
Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Pacific horizon on late-day flights. Keep an eye out for whales in the Frederick Sound area, as they are often visible from the air during the summer months.
Book Hotels in KetchikanDistance: 376 km (234 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Arrival: KTN (55.35559845, -131.7140045)
Route Type: Domestic
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