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YYQ → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Churchill Airport (Churchill) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Hudson Bay coastline during departure and the expansive waters of Lake Winnipeg for a significant portion of the descent.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
Rugged arctic coastline where the tundra meets the vast blue expanse of the bay, often featuring sea ice in early summer.
Nelson River Estuary
The dramatic meeting point where one of Canada's most powerful rivers empties its sediment-rich waters into the bay.
York Factory Region
Aerial perspective of the historic fur trading area near the mouths of the Hayes and Nelson rivers.
Lake Winnipeg
Breathtaking views of the world's 10th largest freshwater lake, showcasing its massive scale and sandy eastern beaches.
Hecla-Grindstone
Views of the beautiful provincial park islands characterized by limestone cliffs and dense spruce forests.
On night flights, this side provides the best opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis over the Hudson Bay. During the day, the transition from subarctic tundra to the massive Great Lake system is most visible here.
Boreal Taiga
An endless green carpet of northern forest dotted with thousands of small, glittering 'pothole' lakes.
Hydroelectric Dams
View the massive infrastructure of the Nelson River hydroelectric projects that power the province of Manitoba.
Thompson Wilderness
The vast, remote landscape surrounding the northern hub of Thompson, highlighting the scale of the Canadian Shield.
Interlake Transition
Watch the dramatic shift from wild forest to the structured, geometric patterns of southern Manitoba's agricultural heartland.
Winnipeg Approach
As the plane banks for landing, enjoy views of the city's expanding suburban footprint and the Assiniboine River.
This side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the vast wilderness. Keep your camera ready mid-flight to spot the massive generating stations along the river systems which are engineering marvels from the air.
Distance: 1,003 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: YYQ (58.73920059204102, -94.06500244140624)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: Domestic
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