Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ketchikan to Sitka. While takeoff offers good initial views, the landing approach provides superior scenery with Sitka Sound, the surrounding mountain ranges, and the distinctive Mount Edgecumbe. Left-side seats capture the most dramatic geography during both descent and approach.

During takeoff from Ketchikan International (KTN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate departure over Tongass Narrows and the dramatic coastal terrain north of Ketchikan. You'll see the waterway, forested islands, and the beginning of the Inside Passage geography that defines this route. Notable sights include: Tongass Narrows (water body directly below), Revillagigedo Island (forested landmass to the right), Clarence Strait (broader water body opening northward), coastal forest and island archipelago.

When landing at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into Sitka. You'll see Sitka Sound, the surrounding mountains, and the approach over the water before landing at Rocky Gutierrez Airport on Japonski Island. Notable sights include: Sitka Sound (large protected water body), Baranof Island (mountainous landmass), Chichagof Island (visible across the sound), Mount Edgecumbe (distinctive volcanic peak visible from approach).

The flight from Ketchikan International (KTN) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT) takes Approximately 30-35 minutes.

The flight path follows the Inside Passage northward, passing over Clarence Strait and numerous forested islands. You'll see Behm Canal to the east (left side during northbound flight), countless small islands and waterways characteristic of Southeast Alaska's archipelago, and the transition from Ketchikan's immediate coastal terrain to the broader mountain ranges surrounding Sitka. The Stikine River delta and associated waterways may be visible depending on exact routing. Throughout the flight, expect to see dense temperate rainforest covering virtually all terrain, with water bodies (straits, sounds, and smaller channels) providing the primary visual contrast.