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ZUM → YYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Churchill Falls Airport (Churchill Falls) to Goose Bay Airport (Goose Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent views of the Churchill River as it snakes toward the Atlantic, including the massive Muskrat Falls project and the distant Mealy Mountains.
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Churchill River Valley
Follow the dramatic path of the Churchill River as it carves through the rugged Labradorian landscape.
Muskrat Falls
View the massive hydroelectric dam and the powerful white-water falls just west of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Mealy Mountains
On a clear day, look south to see the snow-capped peaks of the Akami-Uapishk-KakKasuak National Park Reserve.
Happy Valley Townsite
Get a bird's-eye view of the sprawling community of Goose Bay as you align for the runway.
This is the side for engineering enthusiasts; the view of Muskrat Falls is spectacular during the final descent. In winter, the frozen Churchill River creates striking geometric patterns below.
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Smallwood Reservoir
Catch glimpses of one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world shortly after departure.
Vast Boreal Forest
Witness the dense, untamed taiga of the Canadian Shield stretching toward the northern horizon.
North West River
On approach to Goose Bay, see this historic settlement located where the river meets Lake Melville.
Lake Melville
Observe the massive saltwater estuary that connects the heart of Labrador to the Atlantic Ocean.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during midday flights and to see the transition from the reservoir to the coastal estuary. Look for the unique patterns of glacial 'string bogs' early in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 245 km (152 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: ZUM (53.5619010925293, -64.10639953613281)
Arrival: YYR (53.3191986084, -60.425800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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