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YRT → YZS
Which side of the plane to sit from Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet) to Coral Harbour Airport (Coral Harbour)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more detailed view of the mainland Nunavut coastline and the intricate geological patterns of the Arctic tundra before crossing Roes Welcome Sound.
Meliadine Esker
Glacial ridges and winding gravel formations visible just north of Rankin Inlet during takeoff.
Roes Welcome Sound
The narrow, often ice-filled channel that separates mainland Canada from Southampton Island.
Repulse Bay View
On clear days, the distant rugged inlets of the northern coastline are visible against the horizon.
Tundra Polygons
Intricate geometric patterns on the ground caused by freezing and thawing of permafrost on Southampton Island.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare reflecting off the snow or Hudson Bay. During spring, look for dark 'leads' (open water cracks) in the sea ice where marine mammals like narwhals or seals are often spotted.
Hudson Bay Expanse
The vast, seemingly endless view of the world's largest inland sea, shifting between deep blue and solid white.
Marble Island
Depending on the flight path, you may spot this distinct white quartzite island to the south.
Native Bay
The coastal marshes and wetlands south of Coral Harbour, known for being a major migratory bird habitat.
Southern Horizon
Unobstructed views of the low Arctic sun, creating dramatic long shadows across the ice ridges.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun begins its low arc in the south, illuminating the ice floes. Keep an eye out for polar bears on the pack ice near the coastline during late fall or early winter.
Distance: 460 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Arrival: YZS (64.1932983398, -83.3593978882)
Route Type: Domestic
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