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YZF → YXY
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (Whitehorse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the southern Mackenzie Mountains and offers the best perspective of the rugged terrain near Nahanni National Park Reserve.
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Great Slave Lake
Immediately after departure, view the western edge of North America's deepest lake and its intricate coastline.
Mackenzie Mountains
Cross over spectacular jagged peaks and high-altitude plateaus that define the border between NWT and Yukon.
Nahanni Region
Glimpse the outskirts of the famous Nahanni wilderness, characterized by deep river canyons and limestone towers.
Logan Mountains
Spot heavily glaciated peaks and remote icefields as the flight enters the southeastern Yukon territory.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the scale of the Mackenzie range. Afternoon flights provide excellent sun positioning for lighting the southern mountain faces, making them perfect for photography.
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Taiga Shield
Observe the vast transition from the rocky Canadian Shield to the dense boreal forests of the interior.
Yukon River Basin
Watch the iconic winding path of the Yukon River as it snakes through the valley toward Whitehorse.
Grey Mountain
A prominent limestone ridge that signals your final approach into the Whitehorse valley.
Northern Horizon
On night flights during winter months, this side offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis away from the moon's glare.
The right side is superior for spotting the Northern Lights on late-evening winter departures. During the day, watch for the unique 'braided' patterns of northern river systems as they cut through the forest.
Book Hotels in WhitehorseDistance: 1,104 km (686 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YXY (60.7095985413, -135.067001343)
Route Type: Domestic
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