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YGT → YIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Igloolik Airport (Igloolik) to Pond Inlet Airport (Pond Inlet)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Baffin Mountains and the spectacular approach over Eclipse Sound toward the glaciers of Bylot Island.
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Foxe Basin Ice
Aerial views of swirling sea ice patterns and large floes that often persist well into the summer months.
Baffin Mountains
The eastern spine of the island, featuring jagged peaks and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Arctic.
Eclipse Sound
The body of water separating Pond Inlet from Bylot Island, famous for sightings of narwhals and bowhead whales from above.
Bylot Island Glaciers
Stunning views of the high-altitude ice caps and glacial tongues flowing down toward the sea on the horizon.
Salmon River Delta
The intricate braided river patterns visible just before landing at Pond Inlet, showing the power of seasonal meltwater.
The right side is essential for the descent into Pond Inlet. For the best experience, travel in late spring (May-June) when the 24-hour daylight provides perfect visibility of the sea ice and snow-capped peaks. Keep a close watch on Eclipse Sound for dark shapes in the water—these are often pods of narwhals.
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Fury and Hecla Strait
The narrow, historic waterway separating the Melville Peninsula from the massive landmass of Baffin Island.
Steensby Inlet
A remote and starkly beautiful inlet located on the western coast of Baffin Island, often filled with pack ice.
Sirmilik National Park
Vast views of the western interior of the park, featuring rugged tundra plateaus and deep, ancient valleys.
Milne Inlet
A deep fjord system that serves as a primary shipping lane for regional mining, visible as you head northeast.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the remote geography of the Baffin interior. This side is best during the late afternoon as the sun illuminates the western ridges and valleys, creating deep shadows that highlight the terrain's texture.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 394 km (245 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: YGT (69.3647003174, -81.8161010742)
Arrival: YIO (72.6832962036, -77.9666976929)
Route Type: Domestic
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