Seeing Childs Glacier from a plane
Photo: the norse, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Calves straight into the fast-moving Copper River, sometimes sending waves across to the opposite bank. Look for the ice cliff facing the gray river beside the old Million Dollar Bridge.
5 of our routes pass it. Alaska
The easy pick
Seattle to Anchorage: sit on the right, 161 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 383 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Right | 272 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Anchorage | Right | 165 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Anchorage | Right | 161 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Right | 389 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 Childs Glacier from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Childs 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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