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YVZ → ZSJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Deer Lake Airport (Deer Lake) to Sandy Lake Airport (Sandy Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct view of the expansive Sandy Lake basin and the settlement area during the approach, providing a scenic overview of the complex hydrological network of the Canadian Shield.
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Sandy Lake Panorama
The massive scale of Sandy Lake becomes visible, featuring its many islands and irregular coastline.
Sandy Lake Community
A clear view of the First Nation community and its unique layout on the lake's peninsula.
Severn River System
Views of the primary drainage system that eventually flows all the way to Hudson Bay.
Winter Ice Ridges
During winter months, observe the pressure ridges and snowmobile trails crisscrossing the frozen lake surface.
The right side is premier for the final descent into ZSJ, as the aircraft typically banks to reveal the community and the main body of the lake. Best for afternoon flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the water and islands perfectly. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends below 3,000 feet for the best clarity of the shoreline.
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Boreal Canopy
Continuous stretches of dense spruce and pine forests characteristic of the Northern Ontario wilderness.
Cobham River Tributaries
Intricate, winding waterways that snake through the landscape toward the Manitoba border.
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Countless small, deep-blue lakes formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago.
Canadian Shield Outcrops
Visible Precambrian rock formations breaking through the thin layer of soil and vegetation.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side provides a better perspective of the extremely remote terrain heading toward the western wilderness areas. In autumn, the contrast between the dark evergreens and yellowing deciduous trees is most striking here.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 66 km (41 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 min
Departure: YVZ (52.655799865722656, -94.0614013671875)
Arrival: ZSJ (53.06420135498047, -93.34439849853516)
Route Type: Domestic
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