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YYQ → YEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Churchill Airport (Churchill) to Arviat Airport (Eskimo Point)?
Right Side of the Plane
The flight heads north along the western coastline of Hudson Bay, placing the vast water and ice of the bay directly outside the right windows, offering superior wildlife and shoreline viewing.
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Hudson Bay Coast
The dramatic meeting point of the Arctic mainland and the world's second-largest bay.
Sea Ice Formations
Stunning geometric patterns of pack ice visible during the winter and spring freeze.
Beluga Whale Pods
Visible as tiny white specks in the shallow coastal waters and river mouths during summer.
Coastal Polar Bears
The shoreline is a high-traffic zone for bears waiting for ice formation in the late fall.
Button Bay
A notable coastal indentation just north of Churchill with diverse marine ecology.
Sit on the right side for the duration of the flight. For the best whale sightings in July and August, look straight down near the Churchill estuary. For polar bears in October, scan the rocky beaches. Window seats are essential as the flight is usually on smaller regional aircraft with lower cruising altitudes.
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Arctic Tundra
Expansive views of the barren lands, characterized by permafrost and low-lying vegetation.
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Thousands of small, crystal-clear lakes formed by receding glaciers dotting the landscape.
Aurora Borealis
Exceptional visibility for the Northern Lights during winter night flights due to high latitude.
Canadian Shield
Ancient rock formations peeking through the thin Arctic soil layers.
Best for observing the unique palsa peat mounds and inland caribou migration paths. On night flights, this side offers a darker horizon for Aurora viewing away from any potential reflections from the coastal ice.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 262 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: YYQ (58.73920059204102, -94.06500244140624)
Arrival: YEK (61.0942001343, -94.0708007812)
Route Type: Domestic
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