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SIT → KTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (Sitka) to Ketchikan International Airport (Ketchikan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the rugged Coast Mountains on the mainland, the swirling glacial silts of the Stikine River, and aerial perspectives of remote fishing communities.
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Baranof Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, witness the jagged, snow-capped peaks and deep fjords of eastern Baranof Island.
Petersburg & Mitkof Island
View the charming fishing village known as 'Little Norway' and the intricate Wrangell Narrows.
Stikine River Delta
Observe the massive expanse of braided river channels and milky glacial silt entering the Inside Passage.
Mainland Glaciers
Look toward the horizon to see the massive icefields and hanging glaciers of the Boundary Ranges.
Ketchikan Waterfront
On the final approach, get a bird's-eye view of the city's colorful stilt houses and cruise ship docks.
Book a window seat on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. This side is superior for seeing the coastal towns and the mainland's dramatic glacial geography. Keep your camera ready during the mid-flight crossing of the Stikine Delta for unique water color patterns.
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Mt. Edgecumbe
A stunning dormant volcano with a distinct cinder cone, visible if the flight path loops west after takeoff.
Chatham Strait
One of the deepest and widest waterways in the archipelago, famous for humpback whale migrations.
Prince of Wales Island
The third-largest island in the US, featuring vast temperate rainforests and complex limestone karst terrain.
Inside Passage Traffic
Spot Alaska Marine Highway ferries and large cruise ships navigating the deep channels of Clarence Strait.
Gravina Island
See the rugged coastline of the island where the Ketchikan airport is actually located during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, as the sun will be behind the plane, perfectly illuminating the islands. It offers a broader sense of the vastness of the Alexander Archipelago. Look for the white wakes of ships in Clarence Strait, which are easy to spot from cruising altitude.
Book Hotels in KetchikanDistance: 294 km (183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: SIT (57.04710006713867, -135.36199951171878)
Arrival: KTN (55.35559845, -131.7140045)
Route Type: Domestic
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