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Which side of the plane to sit from Umiujaq Airport (Umiujaq) to Inukjuak Airport (Inukjuak)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the unique 'cuesta' geological formations and the rugged, lake-dotted tundra of the Ungava Peninsula coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Hudson Bay Cuestas

Dramatic, asymmetrical ridges with steep faces toward the land and gentle slopes toward the sea, unique to this region.

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Nastapoka River Mouth

The site of powerful rapids and falls where the river cuts through the rocky coastal ridges.

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Inland Tundra Lakes

Thousands of small, crystal-clear glacial lakes scattered across the ancient Canadian Shield landscape.

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Inukjuak Approach

Views of the community situated at the mouth of the Innuksuac River as the plane descends for landing.

The right side provides the best view of the geological cuestas which are the hallmark of the Nunavik coast. For the best photography of these rock formations, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern cliffs. Keep an eye out for the rugged transition from the hilly Umiujaq region to the flatter, river-veined terrain near Inukjuak.

Left Side Highlights
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Nastapoka Islands

A long, linear chain of islands that runs parallel to the coastline, creating a protected channel.

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Hudson Bay

The vast expanse of the world's largest inland sea, showing deep blues in summer and complex ice patterns in winter.

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Coastal Ice Floes

During spring and early summer, watch for pack ice and massive floes drifting along the shoreline.

Sit on the left for unobstructed views of the sunset over Hudson Bay on evening flights. This side is also superior for spotting the geometric patterns of the Nastapoka archipelago shortly after takeoff from Umiujaq.

Top Activities in Inukjuak
Route Information

Distance: 235 km (146 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: YUD (56.53609848022461, -76.51830291748047)

Arrival: YPH (58.471900939941406, -78.07689666748047)

Route Type: Domestic

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