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KIF → YXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kingfisher Lake Airport (Kingfisher Lake) to Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the vast Lac Seul reservoir and the complex, winding waterways of the Pipestone River system as you descend toward Sioux Lookout.
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Pipestone River
Follow the serpentine path of this historic wilderness river as it winds through the Canadian Shield.
Lac Seul Reservoir
The massive, shimmering expanse of Lac Seul dominates the horizon, showcasing thousands of miles of shoreline.
Pelican Lake
A stunning view of the deep blue waters of Pelican Lake directly before the aircraft touches down.
Sioux Lookout Waterfront
Excellent views of the marinas and floatplane bases that make this town a 'Hub of the North'.
For afternoon flights, the right side captures the best sun reflections off the many lakes. This side is particularly scenic during the autumn when the deciduous trees along the riverbanks turn vibrant gold. Scan the marshy edges of the smaller lakes for a chance to spot a moose from the air.
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Boreal Expanse
Dense, uninterrupted stretches of black spruce and tamarack forest characteristic of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
Lake St. Joseph
A glimpse of the eastern reaches of this massive, island-dotted lake, a major waterway in the region.
CN Mainline
As you approach Sioux Lookout, look for the transcontinental railway tracks that defined the town's history.
Abram Lake
Aerial views of the cottages and interconnected lake systems just east of the Sioux Lookout townsite.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the railway infrastructure and the eastern residential clusters of Sioux Lookout during the final approach. Keep an eye out for logging roads that create unique geometric patterns in the forest below.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 352 km (219 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: KIF (53.01250076293945, -89.85530090332031)
Arrival: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Route Type: Domestic
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