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UNK → SKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Unalakleet Airport (Unalakleet) to Shaktoolik Airport (Shaktoolik)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse Alaskan landscape, featuring the winding Unalakleet River, the distant Nulato Hills, and the intricate tundra wetlands before landing at the coastal village of Shaktoolik.
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Unalakleet River
Follow the dramatic, serpentine bends of this major waterway immediately after takeoff from Unalakleet.
Nulato Hills
Distant views of the rolling mountain range that forms the interior backbone of the region.
Tundra Ponds
A mosaic of thousands of small kettle lakes and wetlands characteristic of the Seward Peninsula ecosystem.
Shaktoolik Spit
Get an aerial perspective of the narrow gravel spit and the relocated village site as you prepare for landing.
The right side is ideal for spotting land-based wildlife like moose in the river deltas or grizzly bears on the tundra. Morning light provides the best contrast for the Nulato Hills. Ensure you have your camera ready for the final approach, as the view of Shaktoolik sitting on its thin strip of land between the river and the sea is iconic.
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Norton Sound
Sweeping views of the vast Bering Sea horizon and the deep blue coastal waters of the sound.
Arctic Sea Ice
During winter and early spring months, observe dramatic pack ice and geometric floe patterns shifting in the current.
Coastal Perimeter
A clear look at the rugged, unpopulated shoreline and gravel beaches stretching toward the northern horizon.
Sit on the left for expansive sunsets over the Bering Sea during evening flights. In winter, look for 'leads' or cracks in the sea ice which can appear deep blue or black against the white snow. Since these are often low-altitude bush flights, the perspective on the water's surface is exceptionally detailed.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 57 km (35 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: UNK (63.88840103, -160.798996)
Arrival: SKK (64.37110138, -161.223999)
Route Type: Domestic
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