Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ketchikan to Petersburg. The right side captures the most distinctive scenery: Tongass Narrows and coastal waterways during takeoff, then the Stikine River delta and Frederick Sound during descent. This route showcases the region's defining geography—glacial waterways, temperate rainforest, and tidal features.

During takeoff from Ketchikan International (KTN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Ketchikan northbound, the right side offers immediate views of Revillagigedo Island's forested terrain and Tongass Narrows. The left side faces inland mountains but lacks the water and coastal detail visible to the right during initial climb. Notable sights include: Tongass Narrows, Revillagigedo Island, Gravina Island, Behm Canal.

When landing at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Petersburg from the south, the left side provides views of Frederick Sound and the Stikine River delta as you descend toward the airport. The right side faces forested interior terrain with less distinctive visual features during final approach. Notable sights include: Frederick Sound, Stikine River delta, Kupreanof Island, Mitkof Island.

The flight from Ketchikan International (KTN) to Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) takes 0h 25m.

Clarence Strait, Etolin Island, and the northern reaches of the Inside Passage with scattered islands and narrow waterways characteristic of Southeast Alaska's archipelago