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YKL → YZV
Which side of the plane to sit from Schefferville Airport (Schefferville) to Sept-Îles Airport (Sept-iles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Moisie River valley and the impressive industrial scale of the Sept-Îles port facilities during the descent.
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Knob Lake Ridge
The high, rocky ridges surrounding Schefferville visible during the initial climb.
Moisie River Valley
One of North America's most famous salmon rivers, featuring dramatic canyons and white-water rapids.
Sainte-Marguerite River
Look for hydroelectric infrastructure and steep, forested valley walls as you move south.
Industrial Port
Aerial view of the massive deep-water port and bulk carriers loading iron ore for global export.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic views of the Moisie River canyon in the middle of the flight. During the descent, this side provides the best perspective of the industrial infrastructure and the Pointe-Noire area. Clear days in autumn are particularly stunning as the larch trees turn gold.
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Schefferville Open Pits
Massive red iron ore mines dotting the landscape immediately after takeoff from YKL.
Ashuanipi Lake
A vast, intricate network of waterways and islands characteristic of the Labrador border region.
Boreal Wilderness
Uninterrupted stretches of taiga and spruce forests typical of the Canadian Shield.
Sept-Îles Archipelago
A beautiful cluster of rocky islands visible in the Gulf of St. Lawrence upon arrival.
Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun reflects off the thousands of small lakes in the Ashuanipi system. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the stark contrast of the rust-colored iron mines against the blue water.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 511 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: YKL (54.80530166625977, -66.8052978515625)
Arrival: YZV (50.22330093383789, -66.26560211181639)
Route Type: Domestic
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