Anchorage to Fairbanks flight path: ANC to FAI

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The left (west) side offers a continuous view of Mount Susitna, the Susitna River valley, and especially the Alaska Range with Denali visible for much of the flight, making it far more scenic than the flatter, less distinctive terrain seen from the right side.

During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ANC to the north, the left side offers views across Cook Inlet toward Mount Susitna (the 'Sleeping Lady') and the Susitna River flats, with the Alaska Range beginning to rise on the horizon. The right side shows the closer but less varied Chugach Mountains foothills. Notable sights include: Mount Susitna, Cook Inlet, Susitna River delta, Chugach Mountains foothills (right side reference).

When landing at Fairbanks International (FAI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Fairbanks, the left side continues to showcase the broad Tanana River valley and the distant Alaska Range peaks including Denali, which dominate the skyline to the south during the descent. The right side mostly shows flat boreal forest and the Fairbanks city grid with less topographic interest. Notable sights include: Denali and the Alaska Range, Tanana River, Fairbanks city grid (right side reference), boreal forest flats.

The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Fairbanks International (FAI) takes 0h 55m.

Denali and the Alaska Range, Susitna River, Talkeetna Mountains foothills, Nenana River valley approaching Fairbanks