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YKG → YQC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kangirsuk Airport (Kangirsuk) to Quaqtaq Airport (Quaqtaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers dramatic views of the Payne River estuary and the expansive, often ice-choked waters of Ungava Bay as you track the coastline northeast.
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Payne River Estuary
The wide mouth of the Arnaud River where it spills into the tidal waters of the bay near Kangirsuk.
Ungava Bay Coastline
Dramatic views of the coastline featuring some of the highest tidal ranges in the world.
Coastal Archipelagos
Clusters of small, rocky islands and islets that dot the shoreline near the mouth of Diana Bay.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of Ungava Bay. If flying during winter or spring, look for complex pressure ridges and leads in the sea ice. Morning flights are preferred on this side to have the sun behind you for better photography of the blue water and dark rocks.
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Arctic Tundra Patterns
A vast mosaic of permafrost, moss, and lichen stretching across the Ungava Peninsula.
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Thousands of small, crystal-clear lakes carved by retreating glaciers during the last ice age.
Diana Bay Ridges
Rugged, rocky outcrops and low mountain ridges that characterize the approach into Quaqtaq.
Choose the left side for a better view of the inland plateau and the unique polygonal ground patterns caused by permafrost. In late August, look for the vibrant red and gold hues of the arctic autumn foliage.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 115 km (71 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: YKG (60.027198791503906, -69.99919891357422)
Arrival: YQC (61.0463981628418, -69.6177978515625)
Route Type: Domestic
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