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OME â GAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Nome Airport (Nome) to Gambell Airport (Gambell)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a unique chance to view the Siberian coastline across the Bering Strait and provides the most dramatic angle for the approach into the remote village of Gambell.
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Siberian Coastline
On exceptionally clear days, the mountains of Russia's Chukotka Peninsula are visible across the International Date Line.
Gambell Village
A bird's-eye view of the historic Yupik settlement situated on a narrow gravel spit.
Bering Sea Ice
From November to June, watch for massive pressure ridges and leads in the shifting pack ice.
Marine Wildlife
Keep a close watch on the shoreline near Gambell for potential sightings of walrus or whale activity.
Request a window on the right for the best perspective of the Russian Far East. Late morning or afternoon flights provide better lighting for the Siberian horizon and the approach over the Gambell gravel spit.
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Sledge Island
A stark, volcanic island located just offshore from Nome, visible shortly after departure.
Kookooligit Mountains
The massive basaltic shield volcanoes that dominate the interior of St. Lawrence Island.
Tundra Wetlands
A complex mosaic of meltwater ponds and lakes covering the island's eastern plains.
Norton Sound
The transition from the shallow coastal waters of the mainland to the deep Bering Sea.
The left side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the volcanic craters and lava flows of the island's interior. Look for the distinct dark basalt patches against the green or white tundra.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 316 km (196 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)
Arrival: GAM (63.76679992675781, -171.73300170898438)
Route Type: Domestic
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