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KTN → SIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Ketchikan International Airport (Ketchikan) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (Sitka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic coastal mountains of the mainland and the jagged, glacier-carved interior of Baranof Island during the descent into Sitka.
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Baranof Island Mountains
Witness the incredibly steep, snow-dusted ridges and hidden alpine lakes that dominate the interior of Sitka's home island.
Stikine Icefield
On clear days, look east to see the massive glacial systems flowing from the high peaks of the Boundary Ranges.
Misty Fjords National Monument
Shortly after takeoff from Ketchikan, view the sheer granite cliffs and deep glacial valleys of this wilderness area.
Sitka Town Center
During the final descent, catch a glimpse of the historic Russian-influenced town and the busy fishing harbors.
Tongass National Forest
Continuous views of the world's largest temperate rainforest, characterized by deep greens and misty valleys.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers. You will fly very close to the rugged terrain of Baranof Island. Try to book a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the dramatic change from the sea-level takeoff in Ketchikan to the high-altitude peaks mid-flight. Best viewed in the afternoon when the sun illuminates the eastern mountain faces.
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Prince of Wales Island
View the sprawling, dense rainforests and intricate coastline of the fourth-largest island in the United States.
Clarence Strait
A major channel of the Inside Passage where you can often spot whale spouts or wake from cruise ships.
Mount Edgecumbe
As you approach Sitka, look for this striking dormant volcano that resembles Mount Fuji across the water.
Kuiu Island
Observe the unique limestone formations and deep wilderness bays of the central Alexander Archipelago.
Sit on the left for the best views of the open water and the dramatic silhouette of Mount Edgecumbe during the final approach. Morning flights offer softer light for photographing the Pacific horizon and the distant outer islands. Keep an eye out for the white-crested waves of the Gulf of Alaska in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 294 km (183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: KTN (55.35559845, -131.7140045)
Arrival: SIT (57.04710006713867, -135.36199951171878)
Route Type: Domestic
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