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ZFN → YWJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tulita Airport (Tulita) to Déline Airport (Deline)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the winding Great Bear River and provides the best angle for the approach into Déline and the vast expanse of Great Bear Lake.
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Great Bear River
Follow the serpentine path of the crystal-clear river that drains Great Bear Lake into the Mackenzie.
Deline Settlement
Aerial view of the historic Sahtu community, the only permanent settlement on the shores of Great Bear Lake.
Keith Arm
The massive southwestern bay of Great Bear Lake, known for its deep blue water and incredible clarity.
Subarctic Muskeg
Intricate patterns of peatlands and wetlands that dominate the landscape between the river and the mountains.
Sit on the left to see the Great Bear River flowing below you for most of the flight. The late afternoon light provides high contrast on the oxbow lakes. In late autumn, you can see the first fringes of ice forming along the shorelines of Keith Arm.
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Bear Rock (Dahtadzha)
The iconic limestone cliff standing at the confluence of the Great Bear and Mackenzie Rivers near Tulita.
Mackenzie River Valley
A view back toward the mighty 'Deh Cho', North America's second-longest river system.
Franklin Mountains
Distant views of the northernmost extensions of the Rocky Mountain system to the south.
Boreal Forest Canopy
Uninterrupted stretches of black spruce and larch that provide habitat for local caribou herds.
The right side is best during takeoff to catch the majestic Bear Rock landmark. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife in the clearing zones. If flying in winter, the 'Ice Road' route between the two communities is often visible as a distinct line through the snow.
Book Hotels in DelineDistance: 106 km (66 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: ZFN (64.909697, -125.572998)
Arrival: YWJ (65.21109771728516, -123.43599700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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