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YCY → YIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Clyde River Airport (Clyde River) to Pond Inlet Airport (Pond Inlet)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Arctic Cordillera, featuring some of the world's most dramatic fjords, towering granite cliffs, and vast glacial systems along the Baffin Island coast.
Baffin Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Arctic Cordillera stretching along the coast.
Sam Ford Fiord
One of the most spectacular fjords on Earth, known for its sheer vertical granite walls rising from the sea.
Remington Glacier
Vast tongues of ice flowing from the interior ice caps down toward the coastal valleys.
Gibbs Fiord
A deep, winding waterway flanked by massive cliffs and hanging glaciers.
Oliver Sound
Breathtaking views of the narrow coastal inlets as the plane begins its descent into Pond Inlet.
Book a window seat on the left for the entire journey to witness the verticality of the Baffin coastline. During summer (June-August), the 24-hour daylight provides perfect visibility at any hour. In late spring, look for the striking contrast between the dark rock and the remaining white snow in the couloirs.
Iceberg Alley
Baffin Bay is a primary corridor for massive icebergs calving off the Greenland ice sheet and drifting south.
Baffin Bay Expanse
The deep blue waters of the Arctic Ocean, often filled with intricate patterns of drifting pack ice.
The Floe Edge
In late spring, the boundary between land-fast ice and open water is visible, a prime spot for spotting marine life.
Bylot Island
As you approach Pond Inlet, look northeast for the spectacular glaciers and peaks of Sirmilik National Park.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the geometric patterns of sea ice and the scale of Arctic icebergs. Use a polarized filter to cut through the glare from the water and ice. During winter months, this side offers the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis over the open ocean.
Distance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: YCY (70.4860992432, -68.5167007446)
Arrival: YIO (72.6832962036, -77.9666976929)
Route Type: Domestic
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