Loading map...

ZGS destination photo
ZKG destination photo

ZGS β†’ ZKG

Which side of the plane to sit from La Romaine Airport (La Romaine) to Kegaska Airport (Kegaska)?

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a stunning vantage point over the Gulf of St. Lawrence, showcasing the intricate web of islands, rocky reefs, and the historic Musquaro settlement along the rugged coastline.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
🌊

Gulf of St. Lawrence

The vast expanse of the Gulf provides a deep blue backdrop, occasionally revealing whales or icebergs depending on the season.

β›ͺ

Musquaro Mission

Spot the historic and remote site of the Notre-Dame-de-Musquaro chapel located on a scenic point between the two airports.

🏝️

Coastal Archipelagos

An endless string of small, pink-granite islands and rocky outcroppings fringe the coastline below.

πŸ›£οΈ

Highway 138 Terminus

As you approach Kegaska, look for the iconic end of the road where the Quebec highway system finally terminates.

The right side is premier for coastal photography. Because the flight is extremely low-altitude and short, keep your camera ready from the moment of liftoff. In late spring, watch for large white masses in the water which are often stray icebergs drifting south from the Strait of Belle Isle.

Left Side Highlights
6.4
🏞️

Olomane River Basin

Watch the powerful Olomane River snake through the wilderness as you depart from La Romaine.

🌲

Boreal Expanse

View the dense, untouched black spruce forests characteristic of the CΓ΄te-Nord region.

πŸ’§

Glacial Lake Mosaic

The landscape is dotted with thousands of small, sapphire-colored ponds formed by ancient glacial activity.

Look out for the transition from the sandy banks of the Olomane to the hard granite of the Canadian Shield. This side is best during the morning to avoid the direct southern glare over the water, revealing the deep greens of the forest and the texture of the lichen-covered rocks.

Top Activities in Kegaska
Route Information

Distance: 42 km (26 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 min

Departure: ZGS (50.259701, -60.679401)

Arrival: ZKG (50.1958007812, -61.2658004761)

Route Type: Domestic

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.