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Which side of the plane to sit from Clyde River Airport (Clyde River) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a breathtaking vantage point of the Arctic Cordillera, featuring some of the world's most dramatic fjords, vertical mountain faces, and the massive Penny Ice Cap.

Right Side Highlights
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Arctic Cordillera

The backbone of Baffin Island, featuring jagged peaks and sheer granite walls.

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Penny Ice Cap

A 6,000 square kilometer remnant of the last ice age visible as a vast white dome.

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Auyuittuq National Park

Inuktitut for 'the land that never melts,' showcasing spectacular glaciated terrain.

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Mount Thor

Look for the world's greatest purely vertical drop, a 1,250m face in the Pangnirtung area.

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Deep Fjords

Dramatic, narrow inlets with vertical cliffs that plunge into the turquoise Arctic waters.

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Sylvia Grinnell River

The winding river and falls located just west of the Iqaluit runway during the landing phase.

This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. Ensure your window is clear to capture the Penny Ice Cap mid-flight. For the best lighting on the mountain faces, mid-day flights are ideal. Keep a look out for the distinctive flat-topped peak of Mount Asgard as you pass over Auyuittuq.

Left Side Highlights
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Patricia Bay

Aerial view of the deep waters surrounding Clyde River immediately after takeoff.

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Davis Strait Icebergs

Massive chunks of glacial ice floating south from Greenland through the strait.

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Cape Dyer

A remote and rugged coastal point marking the eastern edge of Baffin Island.

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Cumberland Sound

The vast waterway opening up as the flight moves south toward the Hall Peninsula.

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Hall Peninsula

The rocky, tundra-filled landscape that defines the final approach into Iqaluit.

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Frobisher Bay

The long, narrow bay leading to the territorial capital, often filled with sea ice.

Choose this side for sunrise views on morning flights over the Davis Strait. In late spring, look for the 'iceberg alley' where giant bergs are pushed south by the Baffin Current. Polar bears can occasionally be spotted on the sea ice near the coast if the flight is low enough.

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Route Information

Distance: 748 km (465 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min

Departure: YCY (70.4860992432, -68.5167007446)

Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)

Route Type: Domestic

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