Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Fort Myers. While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach provides more varied and visually interesting coastal geography on the right. The estuary, barrier islands, and Gulf views during descent outweigh the single-feature takeoff experience.

During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Chugach Mountains immediately south and east of Anchorage during the initial climb. The aircraft typically departs to the south or southeast, positioning left-side passengers for direct views of these dramatic peaks as they gain altitude. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet (western view), Anchorage city grid, Turnagain Arm (southeastern inlet).

When landing at Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Southwest Florida International. The aircraft approaches from the northeast, and right-side passengers will see the Caloosahatchee River estuary, Sanibel Island, and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as the plane descends toward Fort Myers. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River estuary, Sanibel Island, Gulf of Mexico, Fort Myers metropolitan area.

The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) takes Approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.

The flight path crosses the continental United States from northwest to southeast. Notable visible features include the Rocky Mountains (central Colorado/Wyoming region), the Mississippi River valley (around Memphis/St. Louis area), and the transition from temperate forests to subtropical vegetation as the aircraft approaches Florida. The Gulf of Mexico becomes visible roughly 1.5 hours before landing.