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WSN → EGX
Which side of the plane to sit from South Naknek Nr 2 Airport (South Naknek) to Egegik Airport (Egegik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the rugged Aleutian Range peaks and the vast wilderness of the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge during this short hop across the Bristol Bay region.
Aleutian Range Peaks
Distant but dramatic views of the snow-capped volcanic peaks rising to the east of the flight path.
Becharof Wildlife Refuge
A sprawling landscape of pristine tundra and wetlands teeming with Alaskan wildlife.
Egegik River Mouth
The complex estuary system where the river meets the bay, visible during the final descent into EGX.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun illuminates the mountains to the east. Keep a keen eye out for brown bears or caribou on the tundra during lower altitude approaches.
Bristol Bay Coastline
Continuous views of the rugged coastline where the tundra meets the silt-rich waters of the Bering Sea.
Commercial Fishing Fleet
During the summer salmon run, you can see numerous fishing boats dotting the coastal waters.
Bering Sea Horizon
An endless horizon of the North Pacific, offering spectacular colors during evening flights.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over Bristol Bay. In winter, look for sea ice formations along the shore, which create intricate white patterns against the dark water.
Distance: 61 km (38 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: WSN (58.7033996582, -157.007995605)
Arrival: EGX (58.1855010986, -157.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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