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YWK → YYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Wabush Airport (Wabush) to Goose Bay Airport (Goose Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Churchill River valley, including the massive Churchill Falls hydroelectric site and the winding canyon geography that defines the Labrador interior.
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Churchill Falls
View the town and the massive hydroelectric infrastructure that harnesses the power of the Churchill River.
Churchill River
Follow the 'Grand Canyon of the East' as the river carves through the rugged terrain toward Lake Melville.
Trans-Labrador Highway
The isolated Route 500 is visible as a thin thread connecting the remote communities of the north.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Direct views of the townsite and the sprawling military airfield during the final descent.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route. Try to fly during midday for high-contrast views of the Churchill River canyon. In winter, the frozen river creates a striking white vein through the dark forest. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff from Wabush to capture the Churchill Falls power complex.
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Pristine Taiga
Uninterrupted views of the dense boreal forest and lichen-covered ground characteristic of the Canadian Shield.
Smallwood Reservoir
Glimpses of the massive inland sea to the north, which is one of the largest reservoirs in the world by surface area.
Grand Lake
A deep, long lake located just northwest of Goose Bay that marks the final approach phase.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the vast, uninhabited scale of the Labrador plateau. Morning flights offer softer light over the Smallwood Reservoir, highlighting the intricate network of islands and flooded timber. Look for the distinct transition from rocky barrens to thicker spruce forests as you descend toward the coast.
Get eSIMs for Canada
Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 432 km (268 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)
Arrival: YYR (53.3191986084, -60.425800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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