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YTE → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Cape Dorset Airport (Cape Dorset) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Arctic coastline, the vast Hudson Strait, and the breathtaking entrance into Frobisher Bay, showcasing massive tidal shifts and seasonal icebergs.
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Hudson Strait
The deep, cold waters connecting the Atlantic to Hudson Bay, often filled with moving pack ice or large icebergs.
Meta Incognita Peninsula
The 'Unknown Land' featuring jagged coastal peaks and dramatic cliffs that drop steeply into the sea.
Frobisher Bay Entrance
A deep-water fjord where the massive tides of the region are most visible against the rocky shoreline.
Iqaluit Approach
A stunning view of the colorful Arctic capital and its unique architecture as you fly over the Koojesse Inlet.
Sit on the right for the best chance to spot marine life and ice formations. The approach into Iqaluit is one of the most scenic in Canada; if the tide is low, you will see the incredible scale of the exposed mudflats. In late summer, the late sunset over the Hudson Strait provides spectacular orange and purple hues across the water.
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Kinngait Mountains
The artistic heart of the north, with rugged hills surrounding the community of Cape Dorset visible immediately after takeoff.
Foxe Peninsula Tundra
A stark, beautiful landscape of ancient Precambrian rock and thousands of crystalline glacial lakes.
Amadjuak Lake Vista
In the distance to the north, the massive expanse of the third-largest lake in Nunavut can often be spotted on clear days.
Sylvia Grinnell River
The winding river and its famous waterfalls come into view as the aircraft prepares for its final descent into Iqaluit.
The left side is ideal for travelers interested in the vast, minimalist interior of Baffin Island. During the winter months, the low-angled sun creates long shadows over the snowy ridges, emphasizing the topography. Keep an eye out for caribou tracks on the frozen lakes during the spring thaw.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 392 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: YTE (64.2300033569, -76.5267028809)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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