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KWK → BET
Which side of the plane to sit from Kwigillingok Airport (Kwigillingok) to Bethel Airport (Bethel)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic oxbow meanders of the Kuskokwim River and the bustling riverfront infrastructure as you approach the hub of Bethel.
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Kuskokwim Meanders
Spectacular views of the massive river loops and oxbow lakes that define the lower Kuskokwim drainage.
Eek River Junction
Watch for the confluence where smaller tributaries merge into the main river channel amidst the marshy plains.
Bethel Port
Aerial view of the industrial river port, highlighting Bethel's status as a critical logistics hub for Western Alaska.
Sedge Meadows
Expansive green vistas of subarctic grasslands that change color dramatically between summer and autumn.
Choose the right side for the most iconic views of the Kuskokwim River. During the winter, look for 'ice roads' carved onto the frozen river surface. In the morning, the low-angle sun illuminates the river banks and highlights the elevation changes of the river levees.
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Bering Sea Fringe
Initial views of the silt-heavy coastal waters and the transition from the Bering Sea to the wetlands.
Polygonal Tundra
Unique geometric patterns formed by permafrost cycles visible on the flat landscape from low altitudes.
Migratory Flyways
An endless maze of thousands of kettle lakes that serve as critical nesting grounds for global bird populations.
The left side is best for late afternoon flights when the sun is in the west, creating high-contrast reflections on the thousands of small tundra ponds. Bring a polarized lens to cut through the water glare for better photos of the delta patterns.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 124 km (77 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: KWK (59.876499, -163.169005)
Arrival: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Route Type: Domestic
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