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YIO → YCY
Which side of the plane to sit from Pond Inlet Airport (Pond Inlet) to Clyde River Airport (Clyde River)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers some of the most spectacular alpine scenery on the planet, featuring the sheer granite walls of Sam Ford Fjord and the massive glacial systems of the Baffin Mountains.
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Baffin Mountains
The flight tracks parallel to these jagged peaks, which contain some of the highest vertical drops in the world.
Sam Ford Fjord
The highlight of the route, featuring 1,500-meter vertical granite cliffs rising directly from the sea.
Barnes Ice Cap Periphery
Glimpse the ancient ice remnants of the Laurentide Ice Sheet visible towards the interior of the island.
Bylot Island Glaciers
Shortly after takeoff, view the spectacular alpine glaciers flowing from the mountains of Sirmilik National Park.
Walker Arm
A stunning branch of the fjord system known for its perfectly straight rock walls and deep turquoise water.
The Right Side is essential for mountain lovers. Sit as far forward or aft of the wing as possible to see the full vertical scale of the fjords. Between May and July, the 24-hour daylight provides perfect visibility, but the low-angle sun in early autumn creates dramatic shadows that emphasize the cliff textures.
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Baffin Bay Icebergs
View massive icebergs drifting south from Greenland through the deep blue waters of Baffin Bay.
Buchan Gulf
Look for the mouth of this deep-water inlet known for its dramatic coastal bird colonies and rugged headlands.
Arctic Marine Life
During summer months, keep an eye on the shoreline for potential sightings of narwhal or bowhead whales.
The left side provides a better perspective of the vast Arctic horizon and the seasonal sea-ice edge. In late summer, the deep contrast between the dark water and white icebergs is best captured with a polarizing filter to reduce glare from the water.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: YIO (72.6832962036, -77.9666976929)
Arrival: YCY (70.4860992432, -68.5167007446)
Route Type: Domestic
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