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YKU → YNC
Which side of the plane to sit from Chisasibi Airport (Chisasibi) to Wemindji Airport (Wemindji)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a direct view of the James Bay coastline, featuring a stunning contrast between the rugged subarctic terrain and the vast, often ice-flecked waters of the bay.
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James Bay Coastline
The dramatic meeting point of the Taiga forest and the subarctic waters of James Bay.
La Grande River Estuary
The massive mouth of the La Grande River as it flows out from Chisasibi into the bay.
Coastal Archipelago
Clusters of small, rocky islands and shoals that dot the eastern shore of the bay.
Sea Ice Floes
In late spring, watch for floating ice packs and white-blue patterns in the salt water.
Maquatua River
The winding river approach as the aircraft aligns for the landing at Wemindji Airport.
The right side is superior for photography as it follows the shoreline. For evening flights, you will be treated to a sunset over the water. Keep a sharp eye out for beluga whales near the river mouths during the summer months.
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Boreal Bogs
Expansive patterns of muskeg and peatlands typical of the Northern Quebec landscape.
Glacial Lakes
Thousands of small, crystal-clear kettle lakes carved into the Canadian Shield by retreating glaciers.
Hydro Infrastructure
Occasional sightings of the massive power lines transporting energy from the La Grande complex south.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunlight glinting off the countless small lakes. In late autumn, this side showcases the vibrant gold of the tamarack trees before they lose their needles.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 89 km (55 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: YKU (53.80559921264648, -78.91690063476562)
Arrival: YNC (53.01060104370117, -78.83110046386719)
Route Type: Domestic
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