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YFB → YOW
Which side of the plane to sit from Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Baffin Island coastline upon departure and the intricate patterns of the James Bay shoreline throughout the mid-flight.
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Meta Incognita Peninsula
Rugged Arctic mountains and glaciers immediately visible after takeoff from Iqaluit.
Akpatok Island
A massive limestone plateau in Ungava Bay known for its sheer cliffs and polar bear sightings.
James Bay Coastline
The unique landscape where the muddy waters of the south meet the saltier Hudson Bay.
Canadian Shield Lakes
A mesmerizing labyrinth of millions of small lakes and granite outcrops characteristic of Northern Ontario.
Ottawa River Valley
Final approach views of the broad river and the rural-urban boundary of the National Capital Region.
This is the preferred side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. Keep your camera ready during the first 20 minutes for the Baffin Island coastline and the last 15 minutes for the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill silhouettes during the descent.
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Frobisher Bay
Aerial views of the deep blue bay, often filled with pack ice or icebergs depending on the season.
Ungava Peninsula
The vast, treeless expanse of Nunavik featuring ancient crater lakes and tundra.
Boreal Transition
Witness the dramatic shift from the barren Arctic tundra to the dense evergreen forests of the South.
Hydro Reservoirs
The massive scale of Northern Quebec's hydroelectric projects and flooded forest valleys.
Gatineau Park
The rolling green hills of the Laurentian Highlands as you descend toward Ottawa.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Arctic wilderness. In winter, this side is prime for spotting the Aurora Borealis on evening flights as it faces away from the setting sun's lingering glow.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,097 km (1,303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Arrival: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Route Type: Domestic
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