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YTH → YYQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Thompson Airport (Thompson) to Churchill Airport (Churchill)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach into Churchill, offering expansive views of the Hudson Bay coastline and the Churchill River estuary where the forest meets the sea.
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Split Lake
A sprawling, island-filled lake that is home to the Tataskweyak Cree Nation, visible shortly after departing Thompson.
Hudson Bay Horizon
The first glimpse of the vast inland sea, appearing as a deep blue line or a frozen white expanse depending on the season.
Churchill River Estuary
The iconic meeting point of the river and the bay; in summer, look for white specks which are pods of thousands of Beluga whales.
Coastal Barrens
The rugged, rocky shoreline known as 'Polar Bear Alley' where bears congregate in the autumn months.
Port of Churchill
View Canada's only Arctic deep-water port and its massive grain elevator standing lonely on the edge of the tundra.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Churchill' experience. In late October or November, keep your eyes glued to the coastline during the final 10 minutes of flight to spot polar bears. If flying in winter, the low-angle sun against the snow-covered Hudson Bay ice creates incredible textures.
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Boreal Canopy
Dense, uninterrupted stretches of black spruce and tamarack forest typical of Northern Manitoba.
Nelson River System
Views of the massive hydroelectric reservoirs and the powerful river that drains Lake Winnipeg into the Hudson Bay.
The Tree Line
Watch the biological transition as the tall trees of the south shrink into the stunted 'krummholz' formations of the subarctic.
Patterned Fens
Intricate geometric patterns in the peatlands caused by permafrost and water flow, visible in high detail.
The left side is excellent for photographers interested in the abstract patterns of the subarctic wetlands. For the best visibility of the permafrost features, book a flight during the long daylight hours of the summer solstice when the sun is high.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 398 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: YTH (55.80110168457031, -97.86419677734376)
Arrival: YYQ (58.73920059204102, -94.06500244140624)
Route Type: Domestic
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