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YZS β†’ YUT

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Frozen Strait and the rugged, uninhabited islands that dot the northern reaches of Southampton Island before crossing the Arctic Circle.

Right Side Highlights
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Frozen Strait

A stunning and often ice-clogged waterway that remains frozen for much of the calendar year.

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White Island

A large, rugged island situated just north of Southampton Island with sharp, rocky elevation.

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Vansittart Island

View of the high cliffs and stark, desolate beauty of this major island in the Foxe Basin.

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The Arctic Circle

The geographic crossing of the 66Β° 33β€² N latitude happens just moments before landing at YUT.

Sit on the right for the most dramatic ice photography, especially during late spring when the ice begins to break into massive floes. In winter, the low-angled Arctic sun creates long, dramatic shadows across the Frozen Strait's ridges.

Left Side Highlights
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Roes Welcome Sound

Vast views of the maritime channel that separates Southampton Island from the Kivalliq mainland.

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Southampton Lowlands

Complex patterns of Arctic tundra ponds and meandering streams visible immediately after departure.

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Beach Point

The northernmost tip of Southampton Island featuring distinctive coastal geological formations.

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Naujaat Hamlet

The colorful houses and small harbor of Repulse Bay as the plane banks for its final approach.

Look for wildlife in Roes Welcome Sound during the summer months; this area is a known corridor for bowhead whales and narwhals. In the afternoon, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the mainland coast.

Top Activities in Repulse Bay
Route Information

Distance: 291 km (181 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 29 min

Departure: YZS (64.1932983398, -83.3593978882)

Arrival: YUT (66.5214004517, -86.22470092770003)

Route Type: Domestic

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