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PTH → AKN
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Heiden Airport (Port Heiden) to King Salmon Airport (King Salmon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Aleutian Range's volcanic peaks and the massive, pristine lakes of the Alaska Peninsula.
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Mount Peulik
An impressive, active stratovolcano that dominates the horizon near the Ugashik Lakes.
Aleutian Range
The jagged, snow-capped mountain spine of the peninsula, providing a dramatic backdrop for the entire flight.
Becharof Lake
View the immense scale of Alaska's second-largest lake, framed by steep mountains and untouched wilderness.
Becharof Wildlife Refuge
Fly over 1.2 million acres of protected land known for some of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world.
This side is best in the morning when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Aleutian Range. Keep your eyes peeled for Mount Chiginagak to the south as you depart Port Heiden. In autumn, the tundra below turns vibrant shades of red and gold, making for incredible photography of the mountain foothills.
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Bristol Bay Coastline
Aerial perspective of the rugged northern shoreline where the Alaska Peninsula meets the Bering Sea.
Ugashik Bay
A large, shallow estuary that serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and salmon.
Coastal Wetlands
A complex tapestry of tundra, small ponds, and winding tidal creeks unique to this subarctic region.
Look for the distinct change in water color at the mouths of the Egegik and Ugashik rivers. If flying during the summer salmon runs, you may see fishing vessels dotting the bay. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to cut the glare from the water and see the underwater topography of the shallow coastal shelf.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 224 km (139 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: PTH (56.95909881591797, -158.63299560546875)
Arrival: AKN (58.67679977, -156.6490021)
Route Type: Domestic
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