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YYR → YDF
Which side of the plane to sit from Goose Bay Airport (Goose Bay) to Deer Lake Airport (Deer Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Gros Morne National Park landscape, including the famous Long Range Mountains and the dramatic inland fjords during the descent into Deer Lake.
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Churchill River
The largest river in Atlantic Canada, seen snaking through the Labrador wilderness.
Long Range Mountains
The northernmost section of the Appalachian Mountains, featuring ancient, weathered peaks.
Gros Morne National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique geology and the Tablelands.
Western Brook Pond
Look for the iconic, steep-walled land-locked fjord carved by glaciers.
Deer Lake Basin
Scenic views of the lake and the Humber Valley as the plane makes its final approach.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route, especially during the final 20 minutes of the flight. The approach into YDF often passes directly over or adjacent to the fjords of Gros Morne. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows on the mountain ridges, enhancing the depth of the terrain.
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Lake Melville
A massive tidal estuary that stretches from Goose Bay out toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Mealy Mountains
Views of the rugged sub-arctic tundra and peaks of the Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve.
Strait of Belle Isle
The narrow waterway separating the mainland of Labrador from the island of Newfoundland.
Iceberg Alley
During spring and early summer, look for massive white icebergs floating south from Greenland.
Great Northern Peninsula
The dense boreal forests and rocky outcroppings of Newfoundland's northern tip.
Sit on the left if you are flying between May and July to maximize your chances of spotting icebergs in the Strait of Belle Isle. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the Labrador coastline as the sun rises over the Atlantic.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 503 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: YYR (53.3191986084, -60.425800323500006)
Arrival: YDF (49.21080017089844, -57.39139938354492)
Route Type: Domestic
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