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YFB → YXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit) to Pangnirtung Airport (Pangnirtung)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for observing the dramatic mountainous terrain and glacial valleys of the Hall Peninsula as you approach the Arctic circle.
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Sylvia Grinnell Park
Aerial views of the winding river and tundra just outside Iqaluit.
Hall Peninsula
Rugged mountain terrain and deep canyons characteristic of Baffin Island.
Glacial Scars
Immense geological features carved into the landscape by prehistoric ice movement.
Auyuittuq Gateway
The rising peaks of the northern horizon as you approach the national park.
Sit on the left for the best views of the high Arctic interior. During late summer, the low sun angles create long, dramatic shadows across the mountain peaks. In winter, look for the moonlight reflecting off the snow-covered peaks.
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Frobisher Bay
Expansive views of the bay's icy waters and rocky coastline upon departure.
Cumberland Sound
A massive body of water often filled with drifting pack ice and icebergs.
Pangnirtung Fjord
The dramatic entrance into the narrow fjord surrounded by towering rock walls.
Pangnirtung Hamlet
A bird's-eye view of the colorful community nestled at the base of the mountains.
The right side is ideal for spotting icebergs in Cumberland Sound during spring and summer. The final descent into Pangnirtung Fjord is spectacular on this side, as the plane banks sharply near the coastal cliffs.
Book Hotels in PangnirtungDistance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Arrival: YXP (66.1449966431, -65.71360015869999)
Route Type: Domestic
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