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YHK → YYH
Which side of the plane to sit from Gjoa Haven Airport (Gjoa Haven) to Taloyoak Airport (Spence Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the historic King William Island shoreline and the vast St. Roch Basin, offering a classic Northwest Passage perspective.
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King William Island
View the stark, treeless landscape known for its significance in the lost Franklin Expedition history.
St. Roch Basin
A wide, shallow body of water that remains ice-covered for much of the year, showing beautiful pressure ridges.
Matty Island
Fly over this large, low-lying island situated centrally in the strait between the origin and destination.
Lord Mayor Bay
As you approach Taloyoak, look for the intricate maze of islands and inlets along the northern Boothia Peninsula.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the ice break-up patterns in early July. In winter, the low sun angle creates dramatic shadows across the tundra polygons. Look north to imagine the route taken by early Arctic explorers.
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Rae Strait
The historic waterway used by Roald Amundsen during the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage.
Boothia Isthmus
Observe the narrow land bridge connecting the Boothia Peninsula to the Canadian mainland.
Tundra Polygons
Visible from low altitudes, these geometric patterns in the soil are caused by freeze-thaw cycles in the permafrost.
Spence Bay
The deep inlet where Taloyoak is located, often featuring grounded icebergs in the late summer months.
The right side is excellent for spotting the mainland coast to the south. During autumn, the tundra turns vibrant shades of red and gold. If flying at night in winter, this side offers clear views of the southern horizon where the moon reflects off the ice.
Book Hotels in Spence BayDistance: 136 km (85 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: YHK (68.635597229, -95.8497009277)
Arrival: YYH (69.5466995239, -93.5766983032)
Route Type: Domestic
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