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YZF → YRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Rankin Inlet Airport (Rankin Inlet)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, known for its dramatic cliffs and deep blue water, followed by the massive, ice-scarred landscape of Dubawnt Lake.
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Great Slave Lake East Arm
Spectacular views of the deepest water in North America and the Christie Bay cliffs shortly after takeoff.
Thelon River System
The winding 'Amazon of the North' cutting through the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary.
Dubawnt Lake
A massive, remote lake that often remains partially ice-covered well into the summer months.
Hudson Bay Approach
The dramatic transition where the barren lands meet the salty waters of the Kivalliq region coast.
Ensure you are on the right side for the first 15 minutes of the flight to see the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. In late summer, the low sun angle provides incredible textures across the Dubawnt lake ice and the rocky outcrops of the Canadian Shield. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut the glare from the numerous lakes.
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Yellowknife Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Diamond Capital' and the rugged Precambrian Shield landscape surrounding the city.
The Barren Lands
Vast stretches of treeless tundra showcasing the raw beauty of the Canadian Arctic wilderness.
Caribou Migration Paths
Observe the intricate network of ancient trails etched into the tundra by migratory caribou herds.
MacKay Lake
A sprawling subarctic lake featuring numerous islands and complex, jagged shorelines.
The left side is the strategic choice for night flights during the winter months, as it faces north toward the most active regions of the Aurora Borealis. During the day, keep an eye out for 'pingo' formations—ice-cored mounds common in this permafrost-heavy terrain.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,136 km (706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YRT (62.811401367200006, -92.1157989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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