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YGW → YSK
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuujjuarapik Airport (Kuujjuarapik) to Sanikiluaq Airport (Sanikiluaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the unique geological 'folds' of the Belcher Islands and a clear view of the Sanikiluaq settlement during the final approach.
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Kuujjuarapik/Whapmagoostui
A clear aerial view of the twin Inuit and Cree communities at the departure point.
Proterozoic Rock Folds
The highlight of the route: incredible 'S' shaped geological folds and elongated rock ridges characteristic of the Belcher Group.
Sanikiluaq Village
The plane often banks right during approach, providing an intimate view of the northernmost settlement in the archipelago.
The Belcher Islands' geology is world-unique; sit on the right to see the dramatic curved ridges of Flaherty Island. In late summer, keep an eye out for the white spots of beluga whales in the shallow coastal waters. Polar bears are also occasionally visible on the rocky shorelines during the ice-free season.
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Great Whale River Mouth
A striking view of the freshwater plume as the river meets the vast Hudson Bay at the start of the journey.
Hudson Bay Pack Ice
From late autumn through early summer, witness the shifting ice floes and pressure ridges across the open water.
Southern Belcher Archipelago
A sprawling maze of dark sedimentary islands and narrow channels that look like a labyrinth from above.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the water. During winter, look for 'polynyas'—areas of open water amidst the ice where wildlife often congregates. The low Arctic sun in winter provides dramatic side-lighting on the ice ridges.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 167 km (104 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YGW (55.28189849853515, -77.76529693603516)
Arrival: YSK (56.537799835200005, -79.2466964722)
Route Type: Domestic
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