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KVL → OTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kivalina Airport (Kivalina) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the mainland, including the ancient beach ridges of Cape Krusenstern National Monument and the complex braided channels of the Noatak River delta.
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Cape Krusenstern Ridges
Sequential beach ridges providing an archaeological record of 5,000 years of Arctic history.
Baird Mountains
The western foothills of the Brooks Range visible on the distant eastern horizon.
Arctic Tundra
Expansive permafrost landscapes featuring unique patterned ground and seasonal floral colors.
Noatak River Delta
One of the largest mountain-ringed river basins in the world meeting the Kotzebue Sound.
Sit on the left to witness the historical beach ridges of Cape Krusenstern. During autumn, the tundra turns vibrant shades of red and orange. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for photographing the relief of the river deltas.
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Chukchi Sea Ice
Massive ice floes and pressure ridges visible from late fall through early summer.
Sheshalik Spit
A prominent sand spit known for seasonal subsistence camps and wildlife.
Kotzebue Sound
A vast inlet of the Chukchi Sea where beluga whales are occasionally spotted from the air.
Arctic Seascape
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue or frozen white horizon depending on the season.
The right side is ideal for spotting marine life or sea ice formations. In winter, look for 'leads'—cracks of open water in the ice. On descent into Kotzebue, watch for the long, narrow Sheshalik Spit extending into the sound.
Book Hotels in KotzebueDistance: 127 km (79 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: KVL (67.73619842529297, -164.56300354003906)
Arrival: OTZ (66.88469696, -162.598999)
Route Type: Domestic
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