Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Juneau. Right seats capture the best views on both legs: Chugach Mountains on departure (if northbound) and the Chilkat Range plus Mendenhall Glacier on arrival. The landing view is particularly rewarding.

During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. ANC typically departs northbound on Runway 1L or 1R. Left-side seats face west during initial climb, giving direct views of the Chugach Mountains' western slopes and Cook Inlet. Right seats see the flat terrain inland toward the Matanuska Valley. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains (immediate western backdrop), Cook Inlet (broad water body to the west), Turnagain Arm (southeastern extension of Cook Inlet visible as you climb), Anchorage city grid (receding below).

When landing at Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Right side for the best views. JNU approaches from the north on Runway 08 (eastbound). Right-side seats face south during descent, offering views of the Chilkat Range and Gastineau Channel. Left seats see only forested terrain and water to the north. Notable sights include: Chilkat Range (prominent peaks south of Juneau), Gastineau Channel (narrow waterway between Juneau and Douglas Island), Mendenhall Glacier (visible as white mass in valley southeast of city), Juneau city and harbor (small but distinct on the channel's east shore).

The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Juneau International (JNU) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf of Alaska heading southeast. At midpoint, you'll be over open water with the Alaska Range visible to the north (left) on clear days, and the Inside Passage islands and waterways beginning to appear to the south (right) as you approach Southeast Alaska. The terrain transitions from mainland peaks to the more densely forested, island-dotted coastal geography characteristic of the Inside Passage.