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YHK → YCB
Which side of the plane to sit from Gjoa Haven Airport (Gjoa Haven) to Cambridge Bay Airport (Cambridge Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse view of the mainland Arctic coast, providing a look at the Adelaide Peninsula and the historic Simpson Strait, where the Franklin Expedition ships once sailed.
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Simpson Strait
The narrow and shallow waterway separating King William Island from the mainland, historically significant as part of the Northwest Passage.
Adelaide Peninsula
View the rugged mainland coast characterized by countless small kettle lakes and patterned permafrost grounds.
Queen Maud Gulf
A vast migratory bird sanctuary visible as the flight traverses the southern reaches of the Arctic islands.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the interaction between the sea ice and the mainland coast. In winter, look for pressure ridges in the ice; in summer, look for the deep blue of the shallow straits. Afternoon flights provide better lighting for the southern horizon.
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Inland King William Island
A flat, desolate, yet beautiful limestone plain filled with thousands of small, shallow ponds.
Royal Geographical Society Islands
A cluster of remote islands in the Victoria Strait, often surrounded by pack ice even into late summer.
Mount Pelly (Uvayuq)
The prominent flat-topped esker located near Cambridge Bay, standing out as a major landmark in the flat tundra.
The right side is excellent for viewing the stark, minimalist beauty of the Arctic islands. Keep a close watch during the final descent into Cambridge Bay to spot Mount Pelly to the north of the town, which is a significant cultural and geographic landmark for the local Inuinnait.
Book Hotels in Cambridge BayDistance: 376 km (234 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: YHK (68.635597229, -95.8497009277)
Arrival: YCB (69.1081008911, -105.138000488)
Route Type: Domestic
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