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YUD → YSK
Which side of the plane to sit from Umiujaq Airport (Umiujaq) to Sanikiluaq Airport (Sanikiluaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic geological folds of the Belcher Islands and the primary approach path into Sanikiluaq.
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Nastapoka Islands
A striking chain of thin, basaltic islands running parallel to the Quebec shoreline shortly after takeoff.
Precambrian Folds
The world-renowned folded rock formations of the Belcher Islands, appearing as long, curvy 'ribs' from the air.
Beluga Sightings
In late summer, scan the shallow turquoise coastal waters for white dots representing pods of beluga whales.
Sanikiluaq Hamlet
A direct view of the community of Sanikiluaq nestled on the northern tip of Flaherty Island during final descent.
Sit on the right for the best view of the archipelago's unique geology. This route is short and low-altitude, so keep your camera ready from the moment the plane reaches cruising altitude.
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Umiujaq Coastline
View the unique Hudson Bay cuestas—steeply tilted rock ridges—as the plane departs the mainland.
Hudson Bay Ice
In winter and spring, observe the complex patterns of pack ice and pressure ridges over the open bay.
Southern Flaherty Island
Vast stretches of the southern archipelago featuring hundreds of small, elongated glacial lakes.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh northern sun. During winter, keep an eye out for the floe edge where the land-fast ice meets the open water of the bay.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 167 km (104 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YUD (56.53609848022461, -76.51830291748047)
Arrival: YSK (56.537799835200005, -79.2466964722)
Route Type: Domestic
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