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YOW → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Baffin Island coastline and the iconic, ice-filled Frobisher Bay during the final approach into Iqaluit.
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Laurentian Mountains
Views of the ancient, eroded peaks of the Canadian Shield and the ski regions of Quebec.
Frobisher Bay
A stunning 230km long inlet featuring turquoise waters, deep fjords, and massive tides.
Meta Incognita Peninsula
The 'Land Unknown' provides a spectacular backdrop of rugged, snow-capped mountains during the descent.
Iqaluit Townsite
The colorful houses and the distinctive igloo-shaped St. Jude's Cathedral are visible just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the approach into YFB; pilots often fly along the length of Frobisher Bay, providing a magnificent view of the Baffin Island coastline. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best geographic scale.
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Gatineau Park
Immediate views of the rolling hills and the Eardley Escarpment shortly after takeoff from YOW.
James Bay Interface
Aerial perspective of the transition from boreal forests to the subarctic marshlands and vast wetlands.
Hudson Strait
The massive body of water separating Quebec from Baffin Island, often clogged with seasonal ice floes.
Arctic Tundra
A hypnotic landscape of 'pockmarked' kettle lakes and permafrost patterns stretching to the horizon.
Choose the left side for late afternoon flights in summer to experience the golden hour over the endless tundra. It is also the better side for spotting the aurora borealis if you are flying during the dark winter months, as it faces away from the sun's path.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,097 km (1,303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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