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OME → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Nome Airport (Nome) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the interior Alaskan wilderness and the towering peaks of the Alaska Range, including the potential for a distant view of Denali.
Yukon River
The massive, winding artery of the Alaskan interior creates intricate patterns across the landscape.
The Alaska Range
On clear days, the massive snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range dominate the horizon to the northeast.
Denali
Though distant, North America's highest peak can often be spotted rising above the surrounding mountains.
Anchorage Skyline
During the final approach into ANC, you get a clear view of the city nestled against the Chugach Mountains.
Book a window seat on the left (usually seat A) for the best views of the interior. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Alaska Range. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best mountain panoramas.
Norton Sound
Expansive views of the Bering Sea coast immediately after departing from Nome.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
A mesmerizing mosaic of thousands of small lakes and tundra wetlands.
Mount Spurr & Redoubt
Dramatic active volcanoes visible across the Cook Inlet during the descent.
Fire Island
A distinctive island in the Cook Inlet passed just moments before touchdown at Ted Stevens.
Sit on the right (usually seat F) if you prefer coastal scenery and volcanic topography. This side offers great views of the Aleutian Range volcanoes across the water. In winter, this side provides better views of the sea ice formations in Norton Sound.
Distance: 865 km (537 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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