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YKL → YWK
Which side of the plane to sit from Schefferville Airport (Schefferville) to Wabush Airport (Wabush)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive open-pit iron ore mines near both Schefferville and Wabush, showcasing the dramatic industrial scale against the subarctic wilderness.
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Schefferville Open Pits
Immediately after takeoff, view the historic iron ore mines that look like giant red terraced scars on the earth.
Tshiuetin Rail Line
Follow the path of the vital wilderness railway that connects these isolated mining towns to the outside world.
Wabush/Labrador City Mines
Upon descent, view the massive Scully Mine and Carol Lake operations, some of the largest iron mines in North America.
Sit on the right for the best industrial photography. The red iron-rich soil is most vibrant in the summer months when not covered by snow. On the approach to YWK, the right side provides an excellent perspective of the scale of Labrador City's industrial infrastructure compared to the surrounding wilderness.
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Menihek Lake
The flight path typically tracks south along this sprawling, narrow lake system which stretches over 100 kilometers.
Boreal Tundra
Vast stretches of spruce-lichen woodland typical of the Labrador interior, featuring unique patterns of glaciated terrain.
Ashuanipi River
Views of the winding river systems that feed into the massive Smallwood Reservoir drainage basin to the east.
Look out for the reflection of the sun on the complex network of lakes during midday flights. In winter, the frozen lakes create a stark white mosaic against the dark green forest. This side is better for spotting the remote Menihek hydroelectric dam if the approach path curves slightly east.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 209 km (130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: YKL (54.80530166625977, -66.8052978515625)
Arrival: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)
Route Type: Domestic
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