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JNU → SIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Juneau International Airport (Juneau) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (Sitka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the rugged Baranof Island mountains and the deep glacial fjords of the Inside Passage during the short descent into Sitka.
Admiralty Island
Fly over the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, home to the highest concentration of brown bears in the world.
Baranof Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks and hidden alpine lakes of central Baranof Island.
Chatham Strait
Look down into the deep blue waters of this massive sound, frequently visited by humpback whales and orcas.
Sitka Harbor
As the plane banks for approach, see the colorful fishing fleet and the historic St. Michael's Cathedral.
For the most dramatic lighting on the mountain peaks, try to catch a morning flight. The left side is superior for seeing the remote wilderness interior of the islands. Keep your eyes peeled for whale spouts in the Chatham Strait, as the aircraft flies at a relatively low cruising altitude on this short hop.
Douglas Island
Immediate views of the dense Tongass National Forest and ski slopes right after takeoff from Juneau.
Mount Edgecumbe
Spectacular views of the symmetrical, dormant volcano on Kruzof Island during the final approach.
Peril Strait
Observe the narrow, winding waterway that separates Admiralty and Chichagof Islands.
Sitka Sound
A stunning panorama of small forested islands scattered across the Pacific entry point.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' If the weather is clear, Mount Edgecumbe is the star of the show as you descend. It resembles Japan's Mt. Fuji and is best seen from the right. This side also offers a better view of the open Pacific Ocean horizon as you near Sitka.
Distance: 153 km (95 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Arrival: SIT (57.04710006713867, -135.36199951171878)
Route Type: Domestic
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