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YVM → YXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (Broughton Island) to Pangnirtung Airport (Pangnirtung)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft provides front-row seats to the spectacular Auyuittuq National Park, showcasing the massive Penny Ice Cap and the world's most dramatic granite peaks.
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Penny Ice Cap
A 6,000 square kilometer remnant of the last ice age, appearing as a vast, smooth white dome.
Mount Thor
Witness the world's greatest vertical drop, a 1,250-meter sheer cliff face of solid granite.
Mount Asgard
The iconic twin flat-topped towers that dominate the skyline of the Cumberland Peninsula.
Glacial Tongues
Dozens of valley glaciers spilling down from the high plateau toward the sea.
Pangnirtung Fjord
The dramatic final approach through a narrow, steep-walled fjord leading to the community.
This is a world-class scenic route. Sit on the right to see the heart of Auyuittuq National Park. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun highlights the western faces of Mount Thor and Mount Asgard, creating dramatic shadows in the glacial valleys. Ensure your camera has a wide-angle lens for the scale of the ice cap.
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Iceberg Alley
View massive, ancient icebergs drifting southward through the Davis Strait from Baffin Bay.
Davis Strait Vistas
Expansive views of the Arctic waters, often filled with sea ice patterns and deep blue leads.
Marine Spotting
In late summer, watch for the distinctive white splashes of pods of narwhals or bowhead whales near the coast.
Look for the stark contrast between the deep blue ocean and the white ice floes. Best viewed during morning flights when the sun illuminates the water's texture from the east. Polarizing sunglasses help reduce the glare off the ice.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 172 km (107 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YVM (67.5457992554, -64.03140258789999)
Arrival: YXP (66.1449966431, -65.71360015869999)
Route Type: Domestic
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