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PTU → BET
Which side of the plane to sit from Platinum Airport (Port Moller) to Bethel Airport (Bethel)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the rugged Ahklun Mountains and the vast, untouched wilderness of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge shortly after departure.
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Ahklun Mountains
View the sharp, glaciated peaks of the Ahklun range, which dominate the eastern horizon for much of the flight.
Togiak National Wildlife Refuge
Fly along the edge of this massive 4.7 million-acre refuge known for its diverse sub-arctic ecosystems.
Kuskokwim River Meanders
Watch the river transform into a complex network of oxbow lakes and loops as you approach Bethel.
Thermokarst Lakes
Observe the unique 'pock-marked' landscape of thousands of small tundra ponds caused by thawing permafrost.
The best light for the Ahklun Mountains occurs on morning flights. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight to capture the abstract patterns of the river delta.
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Kuskokwim Bay
Extensive views of the shallow, silt-rich waters where the Kuskokwim River meets the Bering Sea.
Bering Sea Coastline
Follow the desolate and winding coastline that defines the edge of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Quinhagak Village
Possible aerial view of this remote coastal community located at the mouth of the Kanektok River.
This side is best for observing the coastal interface. In winter, look for the dramatic patterns of sea ice forming along the shoreline of the bay.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 197 km (122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: PTU (59.01139831542969, -161.82000732421875)
Arrival: BET (60.77980042, -161.8379974)
Route Type: Domestic
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