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Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a spectacular succession of some of the world's most active and visually stunning volcanoes along the Alaska Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
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Pavlof Volcano

One of the most active volcanoes in the United States, famous for its symmetrical cone and frequent steam plumes visible shortly after takeoff.

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Mount Veniaminof

A massive, glacier-covered volcano with an 8-kilometer wide caldera and stunning blue ice fields cascading down its flanks.

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Aniakchak National Monument

A remote and dramatic 6-mile wide volcanic caldera, one of the most remarkable and least visited geological features in Alaska.

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Katmai National Park

Aerial views of the rugged mountains and the 'Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes' created by the historic 1912 Novarupta eruption.

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Cook Inlet Volcanoes

Near the end of the flight, the towering peaks of Mount Iliamna and Mount Redoubt rise dramatically above the clouds and sea.

Choose the left side for the most dramatic volcanic scenery. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for the Aleutian Range. Keep your camera ready immediately after departure from Sand Point as Pavlof and Mount Dutton appear early.

Right Side Highlights
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Shelikof Strait

The deep blue waters separating the Alaska Peninsula from Kodiak Island, often offering views of fishing vessels and remote coastline.

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Kodiak Island

On clear days, the emerald-green mountains of Kodiak Island are visible across the water to the east.

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Kenai Peninsula Coast

As you approach Anchorage, the rugged, fjord-like coastline of the western Kenai Peninsula comes into view.

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Turnagain Arm

The final approach into Anchorage often follows this narrow waterway, known for its extreme tides and dramatic silt patterns.

The right side is best for viewing the expansive Gulf of Alaska and spotting the silhouette of Kodiak Island. During winter months, this side benefits from the low southern sun, which casts a golden glow over the coastal mountains during the descent into Anchorage.

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Route Information

Distance: 895 km (556 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min

Departure: SDP (55.31499862670898, -160.5229949951172)

Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Route Type: Domestic

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