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YSM → YPY
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Smith Airport (Fort Smith) to Fort Chipewyan Airport (Fort Chipewyan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled perspective of the vast Wood Buffalo National Park and the intricate, world-renowned Peace-Athabasca Delta during the descent into Fort Chipewyan.
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Wood Buffalo National Park
Infinite views of the world's second-largest national park, featuring untouched boreal forest and muskeg.
Wildlife Habitats
The flight path crosses over prime habitat for free-roaming wood bison and the nesting grounds of whooping cranes.
Peace-Athabasca Delta
One of the world's largest freshwater deltas, appearing as a complex mosaic of silt-laden channels and shallow basins.
The right side is essential for seeing the intricate wetlands of the delta. Watch for the 'Salt Plains' if the flight path tracks slightly west. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to help distinguish the water patterns from the surrounding marsh vegetation during the final 10 minutes of flight.
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Slave River Rapids
Dramatic white-water sections and the 'Rapids of the Drowned' visible shortly after departure from Fort Smith.
Fitzgerald
View the small historic settlement on the Alberta side of the border, once a vital portage point for river travel.
Lake Athabasca
As you approach the destination, the massive eastern horizon of Lake Athabasca comes into view.
The left side provides a clearer look at the main channel of the Slave River. For the best photography of the rapids near the border, fly during mid-morning when the sun illuminates the river foam without creating harsh shadows.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 147 km (91 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: YSM (60.020301818847656, -111.96199798583984)
Arrival: YPY (58.7672004699707, -111.11699676513672)
Route Type: Domestic
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