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YRL → YVZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Red Lake Airport (Red Lake) to Deer Lake Airport (Deer Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the industrial gold mining operations near Red Lake and a more direct view of the sprawling lake systems of the Canadian Shield heading north.
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Red Lake Gold Mines
Detailed views of the headframes and infrastructure of the world-famous gold mining district shortly after takeoff.
Nungesser Lake
A massive, island-choked lake that dominates the landscape in the first half of the flight.
Canadian Shield Outcrops
Aerial perspective of the 3-billion-year-old pink granite bedrock exposed throughout the boreal forest.
Deer Lake Settlement
Clear views of the remote First Nations community and its unique layout on the shores of Deer Lake during descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid glare. Watch closely immediately after departure from YRL to see the active mining operations. This side provides the most direct view of the Deer Lake community as the aircraft makes its typical northern approach pattern.
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Pipestone Bay
The deep, clear waters of the western arm of Red Lake, framed by dense coniferous forests.
Berens River System
Visual of the historic canoe routes and river arteries that connect the interior to Lake Winnipeg.
Woodland Caribou Fringe
Distant views of the pristine wilderness characteristic of the nearby provincial park's ecosystems.
Sit on the left for better views of the late afternoon sun reflecting off the numerous small 'pothole' lakes. In winter, this side offers the best chance to see the snow-covered muskeg patterns clearly during the low-angle sun of the northern afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 178 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: YRL (51.06689834594727, -93.79309844970705)
Arrival: YVZ (52.655799865722656, -94.0614013671875)
Route Type: Domestic
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