Loading map...
YRT → YTH
Which side of the plane to sit from Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet) to Thompson Airport (Thompson)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Hudson Bay coastline, the community of Arviat, and the dramatic transition from Arctic tundra to boreal forest.
Search flights from YRT to YTH
Hudson Bay Shoreline
Constant views of the jagged coastline where the Arctic landmass meets the massive expanse of the Hudson Bay.
Coastal Sea Ice
In winter and spring, observe the intricate patterns of pressure ridges and leads in the coastal pack ice.
Arviat Settlement
Aerial view of the remote coastal hamlet of Arviat, situated on a narrow peninsula surrounded by water.
Seal River Estuary
A designated Canadian Heritage River known for its rugged beauty and as a prime spot for spotting polar bears from the air.
The Tree Line
The visually striking boundary where the barren tundra gives way to the first hardy clusters of spruce and tamarack.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Hudson Bay. During late summer, keep a sharp eye on the estuaries near Churchill for white dots in the water, which are often pods of Beluga whales. This side is also superior for viewing the seasonal transition of the ice shelf.
Get eSIMs for Canada
Get eSIMs for Canada
The Barrenlands
An endless, mesmerizing mosaic of permafrost, moss, and lichen stretching toward the western horizon.
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly round lakes formed by melting ice blocks trapped in glacial till thousands of years ago.
Eskers and Moraines
Long, winding ridges of sand and gravel that look like giant snakes across the landscape, left by retreating glaciers.
Caribou Trails
Visible migratory paths etched into the tundra surface by the hooves of thousands of caribou over decades.
Little Churchill River
A winding waterway that meanders through the wetlands of Northern Manitoba as you approach Thompson.
The right side is ideal for geologists and photographers interested in glacial landforms. It offers the best lighting for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. Look for the distinct change in soil color and vegetation as the plane moves south from the Kivalliq region into the Boreal Shield.
Book Hotels in ThompsonDistance: 844 km (524 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Arrival: YTH (55.80110168457031, -97.86419677734376)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.