Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Juneau to Ketchikan. Right-side seats capture the dramatic departure scenery over the Chilkat Range and maintain good views throughout the southbound flight over the Inside Passage's mountainous terrain. The landing view on the left is strong but the takeoff advantage tips the overall recommendation to the right.

During takeoff from Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Juneau typically departs runway 08/26 depending on wind. Right-side seats offer views of the Chilkat Range and Gastineau Channel immediately after takeoff, with the dramatic peaks of the Coast Mountains rising directly off the wing. Notable sights include: Chilkat Range, Gastineau Channel, Auke Bay, Coast Mountains.

When landing at Ketchikan International (KTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ketchikan uses runway 09/27; approach typically comes from the north over Clarence Strait. Left-side seats provide unobstructed views of Revillagigedo Island's mountainous terrain, Tongass Narrows, and the approach descent over the water toward the airport. Notable sights include: Revillagigedo Island, Tongass Narrows, Gravina Island, Clarence Strait.

The flight from Juneau International (JNU) to Ketchikan International (KTN) takes Approximately 35-40 minutes.

The flight path follows the Inside Passage southbound, passing over Stephens Passage and the numerous islands of the Alexander Archipelago. Notable features include the forested slopes of Admiralty Island to the east, the narrow channels between Kupreanof and Kuiu Islands in the midpoint, and the transition into the Ketchikan area's more complex island geography with Clarence Strait as a major water feature.