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Which side of the plane to sit from Nome Airport (Nome) to Teller Airport (Teller)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a dramatic panoramic view of the Kigluaik Mountains, including the peninsula's highest peaks, contrasted against the vast tundra landscape.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Kigluaik Mountains

A jagged, alpine mountain range that rises sharply from the surrounding coastal plains.

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Mount Osborn

The highest peak on the Seward Peninsula, often snow-capped even into the late summer months.

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Tundra Ponds

A mesmerizing mosaic of thousands of small thaw lakes reflecting the sky across the peninsula.

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Kuzitrin River

A major winding river system that meanders through the tundra valleys towards the coast.

The right side is the top choice for mountain enthusiasts. Aim for late afternoon flights to see the peaks of the Kigluaik range bathed in golden light. Bring binoculars as reindeer herds are frequently spotted in the valleys between the mountains and the coastline.

Left Side Highlights
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Norton Sound Coastline

Striking views of the Bering Sea coastline and the rugged beaches stretching north from Nome.

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Imuruk Basin

A massive brackish water basin that serves as a vital transition zone between inland rivers and the sea.

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Port Clarence

The expansive natural deep-water harbor that opens up just before the descent into Teller.

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Grantley Harbor

The narrow waterway providing the scenic backdrop for the approach into the Teller spit.

Choose the left side for coastal views and the best perspective of the unique spit formation where Teller is located. In winter, look for intricate patterns in the shore-fast ice. Morning flights offer the clearest lighting for the water's surface.

Top Activities in Teller
Route Information

Distance: 91 km (57 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 min

Departure: OME (64.51219940185547, -165.44500732421875)

Arrival: TLA (65.2404022217, -166.339004517)

Route Type: Domestic

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