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YZF â YYH
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Taloyoak Airport (Spence Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Bathurst Inlet and the massive diamond mining operations in the Barrenlands, along with the rugged coastline of the Boothia Peninsula.
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Lac de Gras Mines
The massive open pits of the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines appearing as giant scars in the remote Barrenlands.
Bathurst Inlet
A stunningly rugged coastal area where the Canadian Shield meets the Arctic Ocean in deep, rocky fjords.
Queen Maud Gulf
A vast bird sanctuary featuring expansive wetlands and coastal plains home to millions of migratory birds.
Taloyoak Approach
Aerial view of the northernmost community on the Canadian mainland nestled in the rocky Spence Bay.
The diamond mines appear roughly 30-40 minutes after takeoff and are best seen in clear weather. As you cross the Arctic coastline, the right side provides the most dramatic views of the jagged Bathurst Inlet cliffs and the transition to the sea ice.
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Great Slave Lake North Arm
Aerial views of the deep blue waters and rocky islands of the lake's northernmost reach immediately after takeoff.
Arctic Tundra Polygons
Intricate geometric patterns in the earth created by centuries of permafrost freezing and thawing cycles.
Contwoyto Lake
A massive, island-studded lake that straddles the border between the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
King William Island
The southern shores of this historic island, famous for its role in the lost Franklin Expedition.
Look for the low-angle light of the Arctic sun which accentuates the relief of the permafrost patterns. During winter, the 'ice roads' connecting remote mines may be visible as faint lines across the white landscape.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,218 km (757 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YYH (69.5466995239, -93.5766983032)
Route Type: Domestic
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