Seeing Alsek Glacier from a plane7 ★
Ends in Alsek Lake near the mouth of the Alsek River, one of the few rivers that cuts all the way through the coastal mountains from Canada. Look for icebergs floating in the gray lake at the glacier's snout.
6 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Anchorage: sit on the right, 319 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 356 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 283 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 317 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Anchorage | Right | 319 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 245 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 362 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Alsek Glacier from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Alsek Glacier from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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