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YRT → YUT
Which side of the plane to sit from Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet) to Repulse Bay Airport (Repulse Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Nunavut mainland, including the intricate maze of inlets, rocky tundra, and the dramatic opening of Chesterfield Inlet.
Chesterfield Inlet
A massive, fjord-like waterway that stretches deep into the mainland, providing a stunning contrast between dark water and rocky shores.
Kivalliq Tundra
View the ancient Canadian Shield terrain, characterized by sparse vegetation, granite outcrops, and thousands of tiny kettle lakes.
Permafrost Polygons
Look for unique geometric patterns in the earth created by the freezing and thawing of the Arctic permafrost.
Wildlife Corridors
The coastal plains are part of the caribou migration routes; sharp eyes might spot movement across the barren lands.
Wager Bay Approach
As you head north, the terrain becomes more dramatic with higher elevations and steep coastal cliffs leading toward Naujaat.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the mainland's geography. During summer, the 24-hour daylight means any flight will have visibility, but late afternoon sun provides the best shadows to highlight the tundra's texture. Watch for the dramatic transition as you cross the Arctic Circle just before landing at Repulse Bay.
Roes Welcome Sound
The expanse of water separating the mainland from Southampton Island, often filled with drifting pack ice even into July.
Marine Life Sightings
This area is famous for Bowhead whales and Narwhals; scanning the blue water or ice edges can be incredibly rewarding.
Cape Fullerton
A historic site visible on the coast where whalers once wintered, marked by a complex coastline of small islands.
Hudson Bay Horizon
The vast, seemingly endless eastern horizon over the world's largest inland sea, offering incredible pastel colors at dawn or dusk.
The right side is ideal for spotting marine life and ice formations. In winter, look for the 'ice blink' on the horizon. If flying in late autumn, this side offers the best views of the aurora borealis if the flight is after sunset, as you look out over the dark expanse of the Sound.
Distance: 498 km (309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Arrival: YUT (66.5214004517, -86.22470092770003)
Route Type: Domestic
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