Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Sitka. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the Chugach Mountains during takeoff (visible to the west despite northbound departure) and the Baranof Island mountains plus Sitka Sound during approach. The route itself follows the Inside Passage, which is better framed from the right side during descent.

During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. ANC typically departs to the north on Runway 1L/1R. Left-side seats face west across Cook Inlet toward the Chugach Mountains, offering immediate views of the dramatic coastal mountain range and the inlet's western shoreline. Right seats look inland toward the Matanuska Valley and distant Alaska Range. Notable sights include: Cook Inlet (immediately visible below), Chugach Mountains (western skyline), Turnagain Arm (southern inlet extension), Knik Arm (northern inlet arm).

When landing at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. SIT approaches from the north on Runway 19. Right-side seats face west during descent and final approach, providing views of Sitka Sound, Baranof Island's mountainous terrain, and the Inside Passage waters. Left seats see the approach path over water but with less dramatic topography. Notable sights include: Sitka Sound (approach corridor), Baranof Island mountains (western backdrop), Crescent Harbor (town anchorage), Inside Passage waterway.

The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf of Alaska and the northern Inside Passage. Notable features include Glacier Bay (visible to the east around midpoint if weather permits), the Alexander Archipelago's numerous islands and waterways, and the transition from open gulf waters to the protected inside passage. The route generally follows a southeast bearing, passing west of Admiralty Island and approaching Sitka from the north across open water.