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YGT → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Igloolik Airport (Igloolik) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Baffin Island's diverse geography, including the massive inland lakes and the unique, striped patterns of the Great Plain of the Koukdjuak.
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Prince Charles Island
A vast, flat, and uninhabited island in the Foxe Basin, known for its pale tundra and nesting birds.
Great Plain of the Koukdjuak
An ecologically vital wetland area featuring a distinct 'striped' landscape formed by ancient beach ridges.
Amadjuak Lake
The second largest lake on Baffin Island, often appearing crystal blue against the summer tundra or frozen white in winter.
Baffin Island Coastline
Dramatic views of the jagged arctic coastline as the flight traverses from the Foxe Basin toward Frobisher Bay.
Sylvia Grinnell River
Winding river valleys and waterfalls visible during the final descent into the territorial capital.
Sit on the left for the best views of Baffin Island's interior. In summer, the sun stays high, providing 24-hour visibility for the intricate 'tiger stripe' patterns of the Koukdjuak plains. During winter flights, look north (left) for the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis over the dark tundra.
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Foxe Basin Sea Ice
Intricate patterns of shifting sea ice, leads, and floes that are home to walruses and polar bears.
Melville Peninsula
The rugged eastern edge of the Canadian mainland visible shortly after takeoff from Igloolik.
Meta Incognita Peninsula
A view of the high, glaciated mountains on the southern side of Frobisher Bay during the approach.
Iqaluit City View
A perspective of the colorful houses and the unique architecture of the Legislative Assembly as you touch down.
The right side is ideal for observing the dynamic sea ice of the Foxe Basin. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like bowhead whales or walruses on ice floes. On approach to Iqaluit, the right side provides a broader view of the deep blue waters of Frobisher Bay and the distant, rugged mountains of the Meta Incognita Peninsula.
Book Hotels in IqaluitDistance: 853 km (530 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: YGT (69.3647003174, -81.8161010742)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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