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YZF → YHK

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Great Slave Lake

Stunning views of the North Arm's rugged coastline and Precambrian rock formations immediately after departure.

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The Treeline Transition

Watch the boreal forest thin out and disappear as the aircraft enters the vast, treeless Barren Lands.

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Coronation Gulf

Sweeping views of the Arctic Ocean's frozen inlets and seasonal sea ice patterns near the Coppermine River mouth.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Yellowknife Cityscape

Aerial view of the NWT capital, including the iconic colorful houseboats and historic gold mine sites.

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Diamond Mine Corridor

Fly over the remote infrastructure and winter road routes that service the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines.

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Queen Maud Gulf

Aerial perspective of the massive bird sanctuary and its network of shallow rivers and wetlands.

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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.

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Route Information

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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