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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

While both sides offer stunning views of the Canadian wilderness, the left side provides the most dramatic views of the Canadian Rockies and a spectacular approach over the glaciers of Prince William Sound into Anchorage.

Left Side Highlights
9.2
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The rugged badlands of North Dakota offer striking geological formations shortly after departure.

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Northern Canadian Rockies

Jagged, snow-capped peaks across British Columbia showcasing the scale of the North American Cordillera.

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Coast Mountains

Dense alpine forests and remote peaks stretching toward the Pacific coast.

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Prince William Sound

Vast glacial fields and deep blue fjords as the plane descends toward Southcentral Alaska.

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Turnagain Arm

Dramatic tidal flats and steep mountains surrounding the final approach into Anchorage.

For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On the MSP-ANC route, the sun will be mostly to your south (left side), which can create glare during mid-day flights; morning or evening flights provide softer light on the mountain peaks. Watch for the Columbia Glacier near the end of the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Canadian Boreal Forest

A massive tapestry of lakes and dense spruce forests stretching across Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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Peace River Valley

The wide, meandering river valley cutting through the plains of Northern Alberta.

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Mount Logan

View Canada's highest peak and the massive icefields of the St. Elias Mountains in the distance.

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Wrangell-St. Elias Park

Aerial views of some of the largest volcanoes and glaciers in North America.

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Chugach Mountains

The final mountain barrier before the aircraft touches down in Anchorage.

The right side offers a chance to see Mt. Logan and Mt. Saint Elias if the flight path is northerly. This side generally has less direct sun glare, making it better for photography. During winter months, this side is ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis if flying overnight.

Top Activities in Anchorage
Route Information

Distance: 4,042 km (2,512 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 45 min

Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)

Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Route Type: Domestic

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