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YZF → YWJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Déline Airport (Deline)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Canadian Shield and the breathtaking approach over the Keith Arm of Great Bear Lake.
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The Canadian Shield
Ancient rocky outcrops interspersed with countless crystal-clear kettle lakes and exposed granite.
Great Bear Lake
The largest lake entirely in Canada, appearing as a vast inland sea as you approach the destination.
Keith Arm
The specific branch of Great Bear Lake where Déline is situated, offering dramatic shoreline views during descent.
Tundra Transition
Observe the thinning of the forest and the emergence of subarctic vegetation as the plane moves north.
The right side is essential for the final approach into Déline. You will fly parallel to the shores of Great Bear Lake, offering views of the deep blue water and the dramatic landscape transition. This side is especially spectacular during the long twilight hours of the northern summer.
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Yellowknife Old Town
Catch a glimpse of the colorful houseboats and the historic Rock shortly after takeoff from YZF.
Lac La Martre
A massive, shallow lake known for its pale turquoise waters and complex shoreline to the west.
Boreal Wilderness
Endless stretches of black spruce and tamarack forest typical of the Taiga Shield ecozone.
Mackenzie River Valley
On exceptionally clear days, the distant valley of Canada's longest river system is visible on the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Look for the massive expanse of Lac La Martre, which dominates the western horizon mid-flight. During winter, look for the intricate white lines of ice roads carved across the frozen lakes.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 536 km (333 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YWJ (65.21109771728516, -123.43599700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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