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YPX → YVP
Which side of the plane to sit from Puvirnituq Airport (Puvirnituq) to Kuujjuaq Airport (Quujjuaq)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Pingualuit Crater—the 'Eye of Nunavik'—and the expansive coastal transition as you approach Ungava Bay.
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Hudson Bay Shoreline
Aerial view of the rugged, icy coastline of Puvirnituq immediately after takeoff.
Pingualuit Crater
A breathtaking perfectly circular meteor crater filled with crystal-clear blue water.
Ungava Peninsula Tundra
Infinite vistas of the subarctic landscape dotted with thousands of glacial lakes.
Ungava Bay Coastline
The dramatic meeting point of the tundra and the massive Ungava Bay on approach.
Koksoak River Bend
The wide, powerful river that guides the aircraft into the community of Kuujjuaq.
Request a window seat forward of the wing for the best view of the Pingualuit Crater, which usually appears about mid-flight to the north. In late summer, the tundra turns vibrant shades of red and orange. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze and capture the deep blue of the crater lake.
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Puvirnituq Village
A full view of the isolated northern community and its strategic coastal placement.
Puvirnituq River
Watch the serpentine twists of the river as it winds inland toward the interior.
Leaf River System
Major hydrographical features including the Leaf River drainage basin to the south.
Treeline Transition
Observe the first signs of the 'Land of Little Sticks' as you transition from tundra to taiga.
Kuujjuaq Airport
A great view of the regional hub's infrastructure and the sprawling town during the final turn.
The right side provides a better perspective of the interior's 'ribbon' rivers and the transition from barren tundra to the sparse spruce forests of the taiga. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights as the low sun highlights the complex topography of the Canadian Shield.
Book Hotels in QuujjuaqDistance: 550 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: YPX (60.05059814453125, -77.28690338134766)
Arrival: YVP (58.09609985351562, -68.42690277099611)
Route Type: Domestic
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