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YGZ → YRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Grise Fiord Airport (Grise Fiord) to Resolute Bay Airport (Resolute)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive Devon Island Ice Cap and the historic site of Beechey Island, providing some of the most dramatic Arctic vistas in the world.
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Devon Island Ice Cap
An immense, rolling expanse of permanent ice that covers the eastern half of the world's largest uninhabited island.
Cunningham Mountains
Sharp, rugged peaks that protrude through the ice sheets along the southern coast of Devon Island.
Beechey Island
A historic landmark where the Franklin Expedition spent their first winter; look for the distinct flat-topped profile.
Croker Bay Glaciers
Multiple massive glacial tongues that flow directly into the sea, often creating fields of small icebergs.
Barrow Strait
The eastern gateway to the Northwest Passage, where sea ice patterns vary wildly depending on the season.
Sit on the left side for the best chance to see the Devon Island Ice Cap. During the Arctic summer (June-August), the 24-hour daylight provides constant visibility, but the low sun angles in early spring or late autumn create dramatic shadows that highlight the glacial topography. Have your camera ready as you approach the southern tip of Devon Island to catch Beechey Island.
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Jones Sound
The vast stretch of water separating Ellesmere and Devon Islands, frequently clogged with majestic pack ice.
Baillie-Hamilton Island
A remote, sparsely vegetated island visible as you traverse the Wellington Channel towards Resolute.
Wellington Channel
A major north-south waterway used historically by search parties looking for the lost Franklin Expedition.
Cornwallis Island Tundra
The stark, rocky polar desert landscape that defines the approach into Resolute Bay.
Resolute Settlement
One of the most northerly communities in the world, appearing as a small cluster of colorful buildings amidst the grey rock.
The right side is ideal for observing the dynamic sea ice of the Wellington Channel. In late August or September, you can often see the contrast between the dark open water and the remaining multi-year ice floes. As the plane descends into YRB, the right side provides a broader perspective of the barren, lunar-like terrain of Cornwallis Island.
Book Hotels in ResoluteDistance: 383 km (238 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: YGZ (76.4261016846, -82.90920257570002)
Arrival: YRB (74.71690368649999, -94.9693984985)
Route Type: Domestic
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