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YWG → YRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the massive Lake Winnipeg during departure and the dramatic, rugged coastline of Hudson Bay during the northern leg and descent into Rankin Inlet.
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Lake Winnipeg
The world's 11th largest freshwater lake dominates the horizon for the first third of the journey.
Grand Rapids
View the massive hydroelectric spillways where the Saskatchewan River enters Lake Winnipeg.
Hudson Bay Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the barren lands and the Arctic sea, often filled with pack ice until July.
Arviat Settlement
The small, colorful houses of this Arctic hamlet are visible as you follow the coast northward.
Marble Island
A unique quartzite island in the distance known for its white appearance, appearing like a glacier in the sea.
Sit on the right for the most iconic Arctic views. Mid-morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the Hudson Bay ice and the rocky outcrops of the Kivalliq region. During the descent into Rankin Inlet, the right side provides a panoramic view of the numerous islands and inlets that define the local geography.
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Winnipeg Skyline
Clear views of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meeting at The Forks immediately after takeoff.
Lake Winnipegosis
A vast, shallow lake known for its distinct teal hue and jagged, limestone-rich western shoreline.
Boreal Forest Belt
A dense green carpet of spruce and tamarack stretching across the central Manitoba wilderness.
The Arctic Treeline
A fascinating geological transition where the dense forest thins out into the open mossy tundra.
Thompson Region
Glimpses of the industrial patterns and infrastructure of Manitoba's northern mining hub.
Look for the 'kettle lakes'—thousands of small, perfectly round ponds left by retreating glaciers. In winter, this side offers the best chance to see the aurora borealis if you are on a rare night flight, away from the glare of the Hudson Bay reflection.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,468 km (912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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