Loading map...
OTZ → SHG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue) to Shungnak Airport (Shungnak)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Kobuk Valley National Park, including the unique Great Kobuk Sand Dunes and the intricate meanders of the Kobuk River system.
Search flights from OTZ to SHG
Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Surreal, 25-square-mile field of golden sand dunes surrounded by boreal forest and tundra.
Kobuk River Meanders
Spectacular oxbow lakes and winding water channels that create a silver ribbon effect on the landscape.
Waring Mountains
Rolling, snow-dusted ridges that define the southern boundary of the Kobuk Valley.
Kiana Village
A brief glimpse of the remote village of Kiana nestled at the confluence of the Kobuk and Squirrel Rivers.
The Sand Dunes are the star attraction; they appear roughly halfway through the flight. Since these flights are typically in smaller aircraft, request a window seat away from the wing struts if possible. In summer, the late evening sun (the midnight sun) provides incredible golden-hour lighting for photography.
Book Hotels in Shungnak
Baird Mountains
Dramatic views of the southern foothills of the Brooks Range rising to the north.
Hotham Inlet
The transition from the Baldwin Peninsula to the mainland over this massive brackish water body.
Arctic Tundra
Expansive, roadless wilderness where caribou migrations often occur in the spring and fall.
Look for the distinct 'polygonal ground' patterns caused by permafrost. During autumn (late August), the tundra on this side turns a vibrant red and orange, which is best captured with the soft northern light of midday.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 237 km (147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: OTZ (66.88469696, -162.598999)
Arrival: SHG (66.88809967041, -157.16200256348)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.