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YRL → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Red Lake Airport (Red Lake) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the rugged Canadian Shield and boreal forests of Ontario into the flat, expansive agricultural plains of Manitoba, with glimpses of Lake Winnipeg on the horizon.
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Woodland Caribou Park
A glimpse into one of Ontario's most remote wilderness parks with intricate lake chains.
Lake Winnipeg
The massive northern horizon is dominated by one of the world's largest freshwater lakes.
The Forest Line
The remarkably sharp geographic boundary where the rocky forest ends and the flat prairie grid begins.
Winnipeg City Center
Excellent views of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the downtown skyline on final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Manitoba prairies. Keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes before landing to see the 'line' where the trees stop and the farm grids begin—it is one of the most distinct ecological transitions in Canada. This side also typically faces the city center when landing on runways 18 or 36.
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Boreal Canopy
An endless expanse of spruce and pine forest typical of the Canadian Shield.
Trout Lake
A massive, island-dotted lake south of the departure point known for its pristine waters.
Red River Floodway
The 'Duff's Ditch' is clearly visible as a massive man-made canal protecting Winnipeg from floods.
Steinbach Farmlands
Rich agricultural land showing the early settlements of southeastern Manitoba.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides a more consistent view of the rocky Shield terrain for the duration of the flight and offers the best look at the engineering scale of the Red River Floodway during the descent into Winnipeg.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 276 km (171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: YRL (51.06689834594727, -93.79309844970705)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: Domestic
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