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Our Recommendation
9.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery in North America, including the massive St. Elias icefields and the towering Chugach Range.

Right Side Highlights
9.4
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Wasatch Range

Immediate, breathtaking views of the rugged peaks bordering Salt Lake City during departure.

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Sawtooth National Forest

The jagged, tooth-like granite spires of Idaho's most famous mountain range.

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Canadian Rockies

Hundreds of miles of uninterrupted snow-capped peaks stretching across British Columbia and the Yukon.

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St. Elias Mountains

Home to Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak, and some of the largest non-polar icefields on Earth.

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Chugach Mountains

The spectacular, glacier-carved backdrop of Anchorage that dominates the view during descent.

The right side is the definitive choice for mountain enthusiasts. For the best experience, sit well clear of the wing to see the massive glaciers of the St. Elias Range. In winter, these mountains are bathed in a stunning pink alpenglow during morning and mid-day flights. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes before landing for the most intense glacial scenery.

Left Side Highlights
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Great Salt Lake

Vibrant turquoise and pink hues of the lake and salt flats immediately after takeoff from SLC.

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Inside Passage

A labyrinth of islands and deep fjords along the British Columbia and Alaska Panhandle coastline.

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Coastal Fjords

Bird's-eye view of remote maritime routes and hidden coves visible near the Canadian border.

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Gulf of Alaska

The vast expanse where the North Pacific meets the rugged, glaciated southern coast of Alaska.

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Kenai Peninsula

Jagged peaks and deep blue waters as the flight begins its descent into the Anchorage basin.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This side is also excellent for viewing the intricate geography of the Inside Passage if the flight path stays closer to the coast. Watch for the 'bore tide' in Turnagain Arm during the final minutes of the flight if landing to the north.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,413 km (2,121 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min

Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)

Route Type: Domestic

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