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YZF â YHK
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Gjoa Haven Airport (Gjoa Haven)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers more dramatic views of the Arctic coastline, the transition across the Coronation Gulf, and the vast islands of the Northwest Passage.
Great Slave Lake
Stunning views of the North Arm's rugged coastline and Precambrian rock formations immediately after departure.
The Treeline Transition
Watch the boreal forest thin out and disappear as the aircraft enters the vast, treeless Barren Lands.
Coronation Gulf
Sweeping views of the Arctic Ocean's frozen inlets and seasonal sea ice patterns near the Coppermine River mouth.
Victoria Island
Views across the Dease Strait toward the southern shores of one of the largest islands in the world.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis on winter night flights. In summer, the midnight sun will illuminate the tundra's lake-dotted landscape for the entire duration. Use a window away from the wing for unobstructed views of the shifting sea ice.
Yellowknife Cityscape
Aerial view of the NWT capital, including the iconic colorful houseboats and historic gold mine sites.
Diamond Mine Corridor
Fly over the remote infrastructure and winter road routes that service the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines.
Queen Maud Gulf
Aerial perspective of the massive bird sanctuary and its network of shallow rivers and wetlands.
King William Island
Dramatic approach over the site where the lost Franklin Expedition ships, HMS Erebus and Terror, were sought for centuries.
The right side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Canadian Shield. Keep a sharp eye out for large herds of caribou which can sometimes be seen as moving shadows against the snow or lichen-covered ground. Polar bears are occasionally visible near the coast during the final descent.
Distance: 1,089 km (677 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YHK (68.635597229, -95.8497009277)
Route Type: Domestic
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