Loading map...
YXL → YTL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout) to Big Trout Lake Airport (Big Trout Lake)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent view of major water bodies like Lac Seul and North Caribou Lake, combined with the best perspective for evening sunsets over the remote wilderness.
Lac Seul Views
Expansive views of one of Ontario's largest and most complex lake systems shortly after departure from Sioux Lookout.
Infinite Boreal Forest
A sprawling carpet of dense subarctic forest, showing the true isolation of the Unorganized Kenora District.
North Caribou Lake
A massive, island-filled lake that dominates the mid-flight horizon with its intricate, jagged shoreline.
Frozen Muskeg
In winter, the landscape transforms into a stunning white mosaic of frozen peatlands and winding river veins.
Book a window seat on the left for late afternoon flights to catch the sun reflecting off the myriad of lakes. This side provides a better vantage point for the remote terrain leading toward the Cat Lake area.
Lake St. Joseph
A long, narrow glacial lake that provides a striking blue contrast to the green forest canopy during the first half of the trip.
Canadian Shield Outcrops
Visible patches of ancient granite rock formations that define the rugged geology of the Northern Ontario landscape.
Big Trout Lake Community
The Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug settlement often appears on the right during the final approach pattern into YTL.
Asheweig River
Watch for the winding curves of this significant river as it flows toward the Hudson Bay lowlands.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the eastern wilderness. During the descent, the right side often offers the most direct view of the Big Trout Lake shoreline and the airport's island-like setting.
Distance: 434 km (270 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Arrival: YTL (53.81779861450195, -89.89689636230469)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.