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YAB → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Old Arctic Bay Airport (Arctic Bay) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Baffin Mountains, the sprawling Penny Ice Cap, and the deep, iceberg-laden fjords of the eastern coastline.
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Baffin Mountains
Stunning views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Baffin Range that define the island's spine.
Penny Ice Cap
A massive 6,000 square kilometer ice field that serves as a remnant of the last ice age.
Auyuittuq National Park
Aerial perspective of the 'land that never melts,' featuring sheer granite cliffs and glacial valleys.
Cumberland Sound
A vast Arctic waterway often filled with pack ice and massive drifting icebergs.
Milne Inlet
Deep blue waters contrasting against the high Arctic plateau shortly after departure from Arctic Bay.
The Penny Ice Cap is the undisputed star of this route; sit on the left to see its vast white expanse mid-flight. For the best photography, choose a flight during the 'Midnight Sun' months (June-July) when the landscape is illuminated 24/7. In winter, this side faces away from the sun's glare, making it better for spotting the Aurora Borealis on evening flights.
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Nettilling Lake
The largest lake on Baffin Island, covering over 5,000 square kilometers of the interior tundra.
Amadjuak Lake
A massive freshwater lake situated in the Great Plain of the Koukdjuak, known for its pale turquoise water.
Iqaluit Cityscape
A great view of the colorful houses and unique infrastructure of Nunavut's capital during final descent.
Admiralty Inlet
One of the longest fjords in the world, visible immediately after takeoff from Arctic Bay.
Frobisher Bay
The long, narrow inlet leading to Iqaluit, showcasing the extreme tidal changes of the region.
The right side is ideal for seeing the interior geography of Baffin Island, specifically the massive lakes that dominate the southern half. On the descent into Iqaluit, keep your camera ready for the city’s iconic yellow airport terminal and the brightly colored residential blocks. Afternoon flights on this side provide excellent 'golden hour' lighting over the rolling tundra.
Book Hotels in IqaluitDistance: 1,221 km (759 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: YAB (73.0058922479, -85.0325489044)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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