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YYU → YQT
Which side of the plane to sit from Kapuskasing Airport (Kapuskasing) to Thunder Bay Airport (Thunder Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of Lake Nipigon, known as the 'Sixth Great Lake,' featuring hundreds of remote islands and the rugged wilderness of the Ogoki Frontier.
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Lake Nipigon
A massive, island-dotted lake that dominates the northern landscape mid-flight.
Shakespeare Island
A prominent and uniquely shaped landmass within the waters of Lake Nipigon.
Nipigon River
The powerful river system connecting the heights of Nipigon down toward Lake Superior.
Black Bay
The rugged, deep inlets of the northern Superior coast as the flight turns south for landing.
The right side is unparalleled for seeing the interior wilderness. Mid-day flights offer the best lighting to see into the depths of Lake Nipigon's clear waters. Watch for the dramatic transition from dense forest to the expansive water of the bay near the end of the route.
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Boreal Canopy
An endless carpet of spruce and balsam fir stretching across the Canadian Shield.
Superior Horizon
Distances views of the vast, deep blue expanse of Lake Superior appearing as you head west.
Sleeping Giant
The iconic silhouette of the Sibley Peninsula, which resembles a giant lying on its back.
Thunder Bay Port
Massive grain elevators and industrial infrastructure lining the Lake Superior shoreline.
Sit on the left for the final descent into YQT to witness the Sleeping Giant. During winter, the contrast between the frozen shorelines and the dark water of Superior is striking. Late afternoon flights may face direct sun, so keep your window shade ready.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 514 km (319 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: YYU (49.41389846801758, -82.46749877929688)
Arrival: YQT (48.37189865112305, -89.32389831542969)
Route Type: Domestic
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