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YYR → YAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Goose Bay Airport (Goose Bay) to St. Anthony Airport (St. Anthony)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Labrador coast and the Strait of Belle Isle, including the best vantage point for spotting icebergs in the spring and summer months.
Churchill River
Expansive views of the river and Lake Melville immediately after takeoff from Goose Bay.
Labrador Wilderness
A massive tapestry of boreal forest and thousands of unnamed pristine lakes stretching to the horizon.
Strait of Belle Isle
The narrow waterway crossing between the mainland and the island of Newfoundland.
Iceberg Alley
Prime viewing for massive icebergs drifting south along the coast from May through July.
Quirpon Island
Rugged coastal terrain and lighthouses visible as the plane descends toward St. Anthony.
Choose the left side for the best chance of seeing icebergs in 'Iceberg Alley' during late spring. Early morning flights offer stunning reflections off the numerous lakes in the Labrador interior. Keep your eyes peeled for whale spouts as you cross the Strait.
Mealy Mountains
Distant views of the ancient, rounded peaks of the Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve to the south.
Coastal Outports
Bird's eye views of isolated fishing communities clinging to the rugged Labrador coastline.
Long Range Mountains
The northernmost tip of the Appalachian mountain range as you reach the Great Northern Peninsula.
St. Anthony Bight
Scenic approach over the rocky inlets and harbor structures of the St. Anthony area.
The right side is excellent for photography during late afternoon flights, as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Long Range Mountains. Look for the transition from the dense forests of the mainland to the barrens of northern Newfoundland.
Distance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: YYR (53.3191986084, -60.425800323500006)
Arrival: YAY (51.391899108900006, -56.083099365200006)
Route Type: Domestic
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