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WRG → KTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Wrangell Airport (Wrangell) to Ketchikan International Airport (Ketchikan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Coast Mountains and the dramatic landscapes of the Misty Fjords National Monument as you fly south toward Ketchikan.
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Coast Mountains
Massive granite peaks and high-altitude ice fields that form the spine of the Alaskan Panhandle.
Misty Fjords National Monument
Glacially-carved valleys with sheer rock walls dropping thousands of feet into deep blue water.
Tongass National Forest
Extensive views of the world's largest intact temperate rainforest covering the mainland coast.
Behm Canal
A long, narrow waterway that separates Revillagigedo Island from the Alaskan mainland.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic mountain views. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the eastern granite faces. This short hop flies at lower altitudes, offering a detailed perspective of the vertical terrain. Keep your camera ready as you pass the entrance to the fjords shortly after departure from Wrangell.
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Etolin Island
A rugged island known for its unique population of Roosevelt elk and dense wilderness.
Clarence Strait
The main artery of the Inside Passage, often dotted with cruise ships, ferries, and fishing vessels.
Prince of Wales Island
Views across the strait toward the third-largest island in the United States.
KTN Approach
Close-up views of the Ketchikan waterfront and the busy floatplane docks as you descend.
The right side is ideal for spotting maritime traffic and whales in the Clarence Strait. If flying in the late afternoon or evening, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset over the outer islands. During the final approach into KTN, the right side gives a fantastic view of the city of Ketchikan across the water from the airport island.
Book Hotels in KetchikanDistance: 132 km (82 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: WRG (56.48429871, -132.36999509999998)
Arrival: KTN (55.35559845, -131.7140045)
Route Type: Domestic
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