While takeoff offers good Chilkat Mountain views, the landing approach into Yakutat provides more dramatic and extensive scenery—the Bagley Icefield and Yakutat Bay system are visually striking and occupy a larger portion of the descent. Right side captures the most impressive finale.
Flight Path
Cross-Sound Passage and the coastal fjord system between Juneau and Yakutat; scattered islands and inlets of the Alexander Archipelago; transition from Chilkat Range to the St. Elias Mountains; multiple tidewater glaciers and unnamed peaks along the Gulf of Alaska coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Juneau International (JNU) to Yakutat (YAK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Juneau to Yakutat. While takeoff offers good Chilkat Mountain views, the landing approach into Yakutat provides more dramatic and extensive scenery—the Bagley Icefield and Yakutat Bay system are visually striking and occupy a larger portion of the descent. Right side captures the most impressive finale.
What can I see during takeoff from Juneau International in Juneau?
During takeoff from Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Gastineau Channel and the Chilkat Mountains as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Juneau. The channel's narrow waters and surrounding peaks are prominent within the first 10–15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Gastineau Channel, Chilkat Mountains, Auke Bay, Mendenhall Glacier (visible in clear conditions).
What can I see when landing at Yakutat in Yakutat?
When landing at Yakutat (YAK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Yakutat Bay and the Bagley Icefield during descent into Yakutat. The bay's distinctive shape and surrounding glaciated terrain dominate the approach from the southeast. Notable sights include: Yakutat Bay, Bagley Icefield, Russell Fjord, Disenchantment Bay.
How long is the flight from Juneau to Yakutat?
The flight from Juneau International (JNU) to Yakutat (YAK) takes 0h 45m.
What does the Juneau to Yakutat flight path pass over?
Cross-Sound Passage and the coastal fjord system between Juneau and Yakutat; scattered islands and inlets of the Alexander Archipelago; transition from Chilkat Range to the St. Elias Mountains; multiple tidewater glaciers and unnamed peaks along the Gulf of Alaska coastline.