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YXU → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from London Airport (London) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of Canada's Great Lakes, specifically the dramatic coastlines of Lake Huron and the immense scale of Lake Superior, followed by the intricate island patterns of Lake of the Woods.
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Bruce Peninsula
Aerial views of the rugged limestone cliffs and the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay shortly after departure.
Lake Superior Coast
Panoramic vistas of the world's largest freshwater lake and the rugged North Shore wilderness.
Lake of the Woods
A stunning maze of over 14,000 islands and intricate waterways near the Ontario-Manitoba border.
Manitoba Lowlands
The dramatic transition from the rocky Canadian Shield to the flat, gridded agricultural plains of the prairies.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views on evening flights. This side provides a clear view of the 'Sleeping Giant' landform near Thunder Bay if the route hugs the coastline. Keep your camera ready about 70-80 minutes into the flight for the best lake views.
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Manitoulin Island
The world's largest freshwater island, visible as you cross the northern reaches of Lake Huron.
Canadian Shield
An endless mosaic of ancient granite outcrops and dark green boreal forest stretching to the northern horizon.
Kettle Lakes
Thousands of tiny, sparkling glacial lakes that dot the northern Ontario landscape like jewels.
Red River
The winding, silt-heavy Red River snaking through the flat landscape as you descend into Winnipeg.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It offers a more consistent view of the true wilderness of the Boreal forest. During the winter, this side is excellent for spotting frozen lake patterns and snow-covered forest tracks.
Book Hotels in WinnipegDistance: 1,445 km (898 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: YXU (43.035599, -81.1539)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: Domestic
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