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YAB → YRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Old Arctic Bay Airport (Arctic Bay) to Resolute Bay Airport (Resolute)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the towering cliffs of Devon Island and the historic Beechey Island, providing the most iconic views of the Northwest Passage.
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Lancaster Sound
Widely known as the 'Serengeti of the Arctic,' this waterway offers prime views of massive icebergs and deep blue channels.
Devon Island South Coast
Dramatic, towering sedimentary cliffs that drop straight into the sea along the world's largest uninhabited island.
Beechey Island
A hauntingly beautiful historic site where the 1845 Franklin Expedition overwintered; visible as a flat-topped island with a narrow spit.
Cornwallis Island Approach
The stark, martian-like landscape surrounding Resolute, showing the extreme desolation of the High Arctic.
The right side is essential for history buffs and geologists. Look for Beechey Island roughly 15-20 minutes before landing in Resolute. In late summer, the absence of ice reveals the striking contrast between the turquoise coastal waters and the brown, barren hills of Devon Island. Mid-day flights provide the best light to see into the deep bays.
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Admiralty Inlet
Spectacular views of the deep fjord and the massive limestone cliffs surrounding Arctic Bay upon departure.
Brodeur Peninsula
The vast, desolate plateau of western Baffin Island, characterized by stark, wind-swept sedimentary layers.
Prince Leopold Island
A massive vertical-walled island in the mouth of Prince Regent Inlet that serves as a major Arctic bird sanctuary.
Barrow Strait Ice
Incredible patterns of shifting pack ice and the floe edge where whales are frequently spotted from the air.
Sit on the left to capture the rugged interior of Baffin Island. During late spring (June/July), look for the lead lines in the ice where narwhals and belugas often congregate. The low-angle sun in the afternoon creates dramatic shadows across the deep canyons of the Brodeur Peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 361 km (224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: YAB (73.0058922479, -85.0325489044)
Arrival: YRB (74.71690368649999, -94.9693984985)
Route Type: Domestic
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