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YQX → YYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Gander International Airport (Gander) to Goose Bay Airport (Goose Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Newfoundland coastline, the Strait of Belle Isle, and potential iceberg sightings in the Atlantic during the spring and summer months.
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Notre Dame Bay
A complex network of islands and inlets along Newfoundland's northern coast shortly after takeoff.
Iceberg Alley
The path where massive glaciers drift south; best seen from late April through June.
Strait of Belle Isle
The narrow waterway separating the island of Newfoundland from the mainland of Labrador.
Churchill River
The largest river in Atlantic Canada, snaking through the landscape as you approach Goose Bay.
Keep your eyes peeled for white specs in the water while crossing the Strait; these are often icebergs. For the best photography, a morning flight provides the best lighting for the coastal features and the Churchill River basin.
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Boreal Wilderness
Expansive views of the dense spruce and fir forests that dominate the interior of Newfoundland.
Mealy Mountains
Rugged, ancient rock formations and tundra plateaus visible as the flight enters Labrador airspace.
Lake Melville
A massive saltwater estuary that stretches deep into the Labrador interior toward Goose Bay.
Look for the stark transition from the lush forests of Newfoundland to the more barren, subarctic landscapes of Labrador. On evening flights, the setting sun provides dramatic long shadows over the Mealy Mountains.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 636 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: YQX (48.9369010925293, -54.56809997558594)
Arrival: YYR (53.3191986084, -60.425800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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