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YAK → CDV
Which side of the plane to sit from Yakutat Airport (Yakutat) to Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (Cordova)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers some of the most spectacular glacial and mountain scenery in the world, passing directly alongside the massive St. Elias and Chugach mountain ranges.
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Malaspina Glacier
The world's largest piedmont glacier, appearing as a massive 'pancake' of ice flow larger than the state of Rhode Island.
Mount St. Elias
The second-highest peak in the United States, rising dramatically from sea level to over 18,000 feet.
Icy Bay
A stunning fjord filled with floating icebergs calved from the Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall glaciers.
Bering Glacier
North America's longest and largest glacier, visible as a sprawling expanse of blue ice and moraine stripes.
Chugach National Forest
Densely forested slopes and jagged, snow-capped peaks that dominate the horizon as you enter Prince William Sound territory.
This is a world-class scenic flight. Secure a window seat on the right for unparalleled views of the 'Icefields of the North.' Morning flights offer the best lighting on the glacial faces. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from Yakutat for the Malaspina Glacier, which is visible almost instantly.
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Gulf of Alaska
Vast, moody views of the North Pacific ocean where deep blue waters meet the rugged northern coastline.
Kayak Island
A remote, long finger of land protruding into the sea, featuring the historic Cape St. Elias Lighthouse at its tip.
Copper River Delta
A massive, intricate network of wetlands and braided channels as you approach Cordova, famous for its migratory bird populations.
Coastal Marine Life
Occasional sightings of whale spouts or sea lion colonies along the rocky shoreline fringes during the low-altitude approach.
Sit on the left if you prefer the vastness of the ocean and want the best view of the Copper River Delta's complex water patterns during the final descent. Best photographed in the afternoon when the sun illuminates the water channels without direct glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 342 km (213 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: YAK (59.503299713100006, -139.660003662)
Arrival: CDV (60.49179839999999, -145.4779968)
Route Type: Domestic
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