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YYH → YZF
Which side of the plane to sit from Taloyoak Airport (Spence Bay) to Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Arctic coastline near the Queen Maud Gulf and a more direct view of Yellowknife and the Great Slave Lake upon descent.
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Queen Maud Gulf
Vast coastal wetlands and bird sanctuaries along the edge of the Arctic Ocean.
King William Island
The historic and haunting site central to the search for the lost Franklin Expedition.
Bathurst Inlet
Dramatic cliffs and deep valleys where the Burnside River meets the Arctic sea.
Yellowknife City
A stunning aerial view of the capital city perched on the rocky edge of the North Arm.
Great Slave Lake
One of the world's deepest lakes, often filled with ice floes or sparkling deep blue water.
The right side is ideal for capturing the approach into Yellowknife. During winter, look for the 'ice roads' stretching across the frozen lakes. In late summer or autumn, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows over the rocky Canadian Shield.
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Boothia Peninsula
Expanse of high Arctic tundra and ancient rock formations of the Canadian Shield.
Chantrey Inlet
A deep indentation of the Arctic coast known for its remote and desolate beauty.
Contwoyto Lake
A massive, oddly-shaped lake that marks the transition into the diamond-rich Slave Craton.
The Barren Lands
Endless patterns of kettle lakes and eskers formed by retreating glaciers, often home to caribou.
Sit on the left for the best morning light during the winter months when the sun stays low on the southern horizon. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'patterned ground' caused by permafrost action in the early stages of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,218 km (757 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: YYH (69.5466995239, -93.5766983032)
Arrival: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Route Type: Domestic
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