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YRT → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the complex Arctic archipelago, featuring the vast expanses of Southampton Island and the unique ice patterns of the Foxe Basin before arriving at Baffin Island.
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Roes Welcome Sound
The narrow, ice-choked channel separating the Kivalliq mainland from the massive Southampton Island.
Southampton Island
Extensive views of the rugged, barren tundra and ancient limestone plateaus of this remote Arctic island.
Foxe Basin
A shallow northern basin known for its distinct turquoise water in summer and complex pack ice formations in winter.
Baffin Island Coastline
The dramatic transition from the sea to the jagged, rocky peaks of southern Baffin Island.
Sylvia Grinnell River
On final descent into Iqaluit, look for the winding river valley and the famous waterfalls near the airport.
Choose the left side for the best lighting during midday and afternoon flights, as the sun remains to the south. During late spring, watch for 'polynyas'—patches of open water in the ice—which are prime locations for spotting narwhals or seals from high altitude.
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Hudson Bay
Aerial views of the deep blue expanse of the world's largest inland sea, often filled with massive floating ice fields.
Coats Island
A remote, uninhabited island visible to the south, known as a critical habitat for large colonies of Thick-billed Murres.
Hudson Strait
The deep-water gateway to the Atlantic, where you can frequently spot large icebergs drifting from the Davis Strait.
Meta Incognita Peninsula
A high-altitude plateau on Baffin Island featuring massive cliffs and deep, glacially carved fjords.
Frobisher Bay
The long, narrow inlet leading to Iqaluit, famous for having some of the highest tides in the world.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the approach into Iqaluit through Frobisher Bay. In the winter months, the low Arctic sun creates long, dramatic shadows over the Meta Incognita cliffs, making for excellent photography if you can catch the 'golden hour' during the short daylight window.
Book Hotels in IqaluitDistance: 1,176 km (731 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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