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YWG → YTH
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Thompson Airport (Thompson)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of Lake Winnipeg, the world's 11th largest freshwater lake. From takeoff through the midpoint of the flight, you parallel its rugged eastern shoreline, limestone cliffs, and massive north basin, which are far more visually diverse than the western muskeg.
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Grand Beach Area
Spot the famous white silica sand beaches along the southeastern shore of Lake Winnipeg.
Hecla-Grindstone
Aerial view of Hecla Island and the lighthouse, surrounded by deep blue lake water.
The Narrows
A unique geological pinch point where the lake is only a few kilometers wide.
North Basin
The massive, ocean-like expanse of the lake's northern section, often filled with ice floes in late spring.
Nelson River Basin
Look for the powerful, winding river systems that feed Manitoba's massive hydroelectric dams.
Sit on the right for the most iconic Manitoba scenery. During morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the lake's turquoise water and limestone islands. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'ice-shove' ridges on the lake shores if flying in early May.
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Red River Valley
Immediate views of the perfectly grid-patterned farmland north of Winnipeg.
Lake Manitoba
The province's second-largest lake is visible on the western horizon shortly after departure.
Boreal Shield
The dramatic transition where flat prairie farmland gives way to the dense, rocky Canadian Shield forest.
Cedar Lake
A glimpse of the turquoise-hued reservoir created by the Grand Rapids generating station.
Choose this side for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Interlake region. It is also the best side for spotting the aurora borealis if you are flying during the dark winter months, as you'll be looking away from the moon's typical path.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 656 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: YTH (55.80110168457031, -97.86419677734376)
Route Type: Domestic
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