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YXP → YFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Pangnirtung Airport (Pangnirtung) to Iqaluit Airport (Iqaluit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic, jagged interior of Baffin Island and the outskirts of Auyuittuq National Park, featuring massive glaciers and soaring granite peaks.
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Mount Duval
The massive mountain overlooking Pangnirtung immediately visible upon takeoff.
Auyuittuq Skyline
Distant but breathtaking views of the jagged peaks and vertical granite faces of the national park.
Penny Ice Cap
Glaciated horizons showing the vast ice coverage of the interior plateau.
Sylvia Grinnell River
The winding turquoise river and waterfalls located just west of the Iqaluit airport.
The right side is the 'mountain side.' For the best experience, choose a window seat away from the wing to see the verticality of the fjords near Pangnirtung. During winter, look for the unique 'frost smoke' over open leads in the ice. This side also provides a great view of the city center of Iqaluit during certain landing patterns.
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Cumberland Sound
Expansive views of the deep arctic waters often filled with drifting pack ice and bergs.
Hall Peninsula
The rugged coastal cliffs and stark tundra landscapes of the peninsula to the east.
Apex (Niaqungut)
The picturesque satellite community of Iqaluit visible just moments before touchdown.
Koojesse Inlet
The main harbor area of Iqaluit where supply ships anchor during the ice-free summer months.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft lighting on the water. This side is excellent for spotting large scale sea-ice patterns and the transition from the sound to the Frobisher Bay coastline. Keep your camera ready during the final descent for a clear view of the historic buildings in Apex.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: YXP (66.1449966431, -65.71360015869999)
Arrival: YFB (63.756402, -68.555801)
Route Type: Domestic
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