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YWG → YSK
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Sanikiluaq Airport (Sanikiluaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Lake Winnipeg during the first half of the flight and provides the most dramatic perspective of the unique geological folds of the Belcher Islands upon arrival.
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Lake Winnipeg
Extensive views of the world's 11th largest freshwater lake, including its massive north basin.
Hecla Island
Distinctive forested islands and causeways within the Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park area.
Nelson River Hydro
Views of the massive hydroelectric generating stations that power much of Manitoba and the US Midwest.
Hudson Bay Transition
Watch the boreal forest disappear as you cross the coastline into the vast, treeless Arctic waters.
The Belcher Islands
Incredible 'folded' rock formations resembling a map, created by ancient sedimentary layers visible on descent.
The right side is essential for the arrival into Sanikiluaq. The Belcher Islands are geologically unique, appearing as long, winding ribbons of land in the water; the right side typically gets the best view of Flaherty Island's dramatic curves during the landing pattern. Morning flights provide excellent low-angle light that emphasizes the rocky textures of the islands.
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Winnipeg Skyline
Clear views of the Forks and downtown core immediately following a northbound departure from YWG.
Interlake Region
The transition from southern prairie farmland to the rugged wetlands of the Manitoba Interlake.
Limestone Lake
Deep turquoise waters that stand out vibrantly against the surrounding dark green boreal forest.
Hudson Bay Ice
From November to June, witness the massive, shifting pack ice and pressure ridges over the open bay.
Northern Lights
On evening winter flights, this north-facing side is the prime spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis.
Sit on this side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is also the better side for spotting the distant shorelines of the western Hudson Bay coast before the plane banks east toward the islands.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,400 km (870 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: YSK (56.537799835200005, -79.2466964722)
Route Type: Domestic
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