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YZF → YCB
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Cambridge Bay Airport (Cambridge Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Bathurst Inlet and the intricate coastline of the Queen Maud Gulf, providing a more dramatic transition from the Canadian Shield to the Arctic Ocean.
Canadian Shield Mosaic
Thousands of small, unnamed lakes dotting the ancient rock formations of the North.
Bathurst Inlet
Dramatic cliffs and deep fjords that cut into the mainland, offering some of the most rugged scenery in the Arctic.
Queen Maud Gulf
A vast migratory bird sanctuary featuring unique wetland patterns and coastal plains.
Cambridge Bay Approach
Aerial views of the DEW Line radar station and the modern hamlet as the plane descends over Dease Strait.
The right side is best for seeing the coastline. In winter, look for the 'ice roads' carved across the frozen lakes. Use a high shutter speed for photos, as the white snow and ice can cause significant camera shake or overexposure.
Great Slave Lake
Massive views of the North Arm of Great Slave Lake shortly after departure from Yellowknife.
The Barren Lands
Infinite stretches of subarctic tundra characterized by permafrost and glacial erratics.
Contwoyto Lake
A long, narrow lake that straddles the border between the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Coronation Gulf
The first glimpse of the Arctic Ocean's icy waters as the flight approaches Victoria Island.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep an eye out for migrating caribou herds in the late summer and fall, which appear as moving shadows against the light green tundra.
Distance: 850 km (528 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YCB (69.1081008911, -105.138000488)
Route Type: Domestic
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