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JNU → YAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Juneau International Airport (Juneau) to Yakutat Airport (Yakutat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a breathtaking front-row seat to the massive icefields of the Fairweather Range and the dramatic tidewater glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park.
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Mendenhall Glacier
Catch a glimpse of Juneau's most famous glacier immediately after departing the airport.
Mount Fairweather
The highest peak in the region, standing at 15,325 feet and marking the US-Canada border.
Glacier Bay National Park
An incredible overhead view of the sprawling ice fields and deep fjords of this UNESCO site.
Brady Glacier
A massive, slow-moving river of ice that dominates the landscape north of Cross Sound.
Alsek River Delta
Observe the intricate patterns of silt and glacial runoff entering the sea near Yakutat.
The right side is non-negotiable for mountain lovers. As the plane tracks northwest along the coast, the Fairweather Range stays perfectly positioned for viewing. Sit in a window seat well clear of the wing for the best photography of Mount Fairweather. Morning flights are superior as the rising sun perfectly illuminates the glacier-clad eastern slopes of the mountains.
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Icy Strait
View the deep blue waters of the Inside Passage, a prime habitat for humpback whales.
Lituya Bay
Look for the distinctive T-shaped fjord famous for the highest recorded tsunami in history.
Gulf Coastline
The rugged and desolate coastline where the Tongass National Forest meets the Pacific.
Cross Sound
The primary maritime gateway between the Inside Passage and the open Gulf of Alaska.
Sit on the left side for expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and the dramatic interaction between the sea and the rugged Alaskan coast. This side is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the sun is lower in the sky, reflecting off the water. Watch for the unique geological formation of Lituya Bay midway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 318 km (198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: JNU (58.35499954223633, -134.57600402832028)
Arrival: YAK (59.503299713100006, -139.660003662)
Route Type: Domestic
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