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YHK â YZF
Which side of the plane to sit from Gjoa Haven Airport (Gjoa Haven) to Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dynamic view of the coastal geography near Gjoa Haven and the spectacular transition into the Taiga shield near Yellowknife.
Adelaide Peninsula
Observe the rugged and desolate coastline where the Franklin Expedition met its tragic end.
Contwoyto Lake
A massive, deep blue lake that serves as a major landmark in the middle of the flight path.
The Tree Line
Watch for the dramatic ecological boundary where the first hardy spruce trees begin to appear.
Yellowknife City
Get a bird's-eye view of the capital city's unique layout and the colorful houseboats of Old Town.
Great Slave Lake
Approach the world's ninth-largest lake, often filled with ice floes well into the early summer.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the descent into Yellowknife. During winter, this side offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis if flying during the twilight hours of the polar night.
Rae Strait
View the historic waters of the Northwest Passage where explorers once sought passage through the ice.
Queen Maud Gulf
Fly over one of the world's largest bird sanctuaries, a vast expanse of wetlands and tundra.
Back River
Trace the path of this remote river as it meanders through the ancient rocks of the Canadian Shield.
The Barren Lands
Experience the immense scale of the treeless arctic wilderness stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the thousands of small tundra lakes. Keep an eye out for migrating caribou herds during late summer and autumn months.
Distance: 1,089 km (677 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: YHK (68.635597229, -95.8497009277)
Arrival: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Route Type: Domestic
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