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SCC → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Deadhorse Airport (Deadhorse) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a world-class view of the Alaska Range, dominated by the massive silhouette of Denali, alongside the winding Yukon River and the volcanic peaks of the Aleutian Range across the Cook Inlet.
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Gates of the Arctic
The western edges of the Brooks Range, featuring some of the most untouched wilderness in the US.
Yukon River
The massive, winding artery of the Alaskan interior visible as a giant silver ribbon below.
Denali
The undisputed highlight; the 20,310-foot peak is clearly visible for a significant portion of the flight.
Susitna River Basin
Extensive braided river systems and wetlands leading toward the Gulf of Alaska.
Cook Inlet & Volcanoes
On clear days, see Mount Redoubt and Mount Spurr across the water during the landing pattern.
Book a seat well away from the wing for an unobstructed view of Denali, which usually appears about 35-45 minutes after takeoff. Afternoon flights offer the most dramatic lighting on the mountain faces. Bring a polarising filter for your camera to cut through the atmospheric haze and capture the glaciers more clearly.
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Arctic Coastal Plain
Infinite stretches of frozen tundra and thousands of small thermokarst lakes near the departure from Deadhorse.
Eastern Brooks Range
Aerial views of the rugged, remote northernmost mountain range in North America.
Yukon-Tanana Uplands
Vast stretches of boreal forest and rolling interior hills as you cross the Arctic Circle.
Talkeetna Mountains
Dramatic granite peaks and high alpine valleys visible as the plane begins its descent.
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
The fertile agricultural heart of Alaska framed by the massive Chugach mountain wall.
Sit on this side for the best sunrise views during morning flights. On the final approach into Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains provide a stunning backdrop. During the dark winter months, this side often offers the best angle for viewing the Aurora Borealis away from the moon's glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,005 km (624 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: SCC (70.19470215, -148.46499630000002)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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