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YXP → YVM
Which side of the plane to sit from Pangnirtung Airport (Pangnirtung) to Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (Broughton Island)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of Auyuittuq National Park, including the sheer granite walls of Mount Thor and the majestic Penny Ice Cap.
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Pangnirtung Fjord
Soar over the dramatic glacial valley as you depart, seeing the steep rock walls plunge into the dark waters below.
Mount Thor
Witness the world's greatest vertical drop, a 1,250-meter sheer cliff that is a legend among mountain climbers.
Mount Asgard
Spot the famous twin flat-topped granite towers, recognizable from the opening sequence of 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.
Penny Ice Cap
View the vast, shimmering 6,000 square kilometer ice field that dominates the interior of the Cumberland Peninsula.
Akshayuk Pass
Follow the natural corridor that carves through the mountains, connecting the southern and northern coasts of the island.
Choose a window seat mid-cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the vertical cliffs. Mid-day flights offer the best lighting to see into the deep valleys and highlight the textures of the Penny Ice Cap. Keep your camera ready as soon as the plane levels off after departure from Pangnirtung.
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Davis Strait
Expansive views of the Arctic waters that separate Baffin Island from Greenland, often filled with pack ice.
Iceberg Alley
During summer months, watch for massive ancient icebergs drifting south from Greenland through the coastal waters.
Marine Life
Keep a sharp eye on the water near the coastline for potential sightings of narwhals, bowhead whales, or seals.
Coastal Range
See the rugged granite peaks that line the eastern edge of the peninsula, meeting the sea in a series of smaller fjords.
Qikiqtarjuaq Island
Get a clear view of the island and the small, colorful community of Broughton Island during the final approach.
The right side is superior for maritime enthusiasts and iceberg spotting. In the late spring and early summer, the sea ice breakup creates stunning patterns in the water. This side also receives better direct sunlight during early morning flights north.
Book Hotels in Broughton IslandDistance: 172 km (107 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YXP (66.1449966431, -65.71360015869999)
Arrival: YVM (67.5457992554, -64.03140258789999)
Route Type: Domestic
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