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YZF → YFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Fort Simpson Airport (Fort Simpson)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yellowknife departure and the spectacular aerial approach to Fort Simpson, where the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers meet around the town's island location.
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Yellowknife Old Town
Aerial perspective of the historic capital, including the iconic houseboats and the Pilot's Monument hill.
Horn Plateau
A prominent flat-topped highland rising sharply from the surrounding plains, visible to the north.
River Confluence
The dramatic meeting point where the silty, brown Liard River flows into the clearer Mackenzie River.
Fort Simpson Island
A perfect view of the village located entirely on an island at the confluence, just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the landing at YFS, as the flight path often circles the island town. In late summer, the color contrast at the river confluence is most vibrant. For night flights in winter, this side offers an unobstructed view of the Aurora Borealis away from the southern moon path.
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Great Slave Lake
Stunning views of the North Arm's deep blue waters and the ancient rocky outcrops of the Canadian Shield.
Deh Cho Bridge
The only permanent bridge crossing the Mackenzie River, visible near the community of Fort Providence.
Boreal Wetlands
A vast tapestry of muskeg, peatlands, and winding streams that define the Dehcho region's ecosystem.
Sit on the left for the best views of the scale of Great Slave Lake immediately after takeoff. This side is also better for spotting the Deh Cho Bridge mid-flight. During winter, look for ice roads carved across the frozen lake surface.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 362 km (225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YFS (61.76020050048828, -121.23699951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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