Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit. Both sides score equally for the full flight due to the route's geography: the outbound leg over boreal forest and tundra offers minimal drama on either side, but the landing approach on the right captures Frobisher Bay's Arctic coastal features and Iqaluit's harbor setting, providing the flight's most distinctive scenery. Right wins the tiebreaker for the superior landing experience.

During takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Ottawa's urban core and the Rideau River valley during climb-out, offering brief city scenery before transitioning to boreal forest. Right side sees only forested terrain immediately. Notable sights include: Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa skyline, Rideau River, Gatineau Hills to the northwest.

When landing at Iqaluit (YFB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the approach into Iqaluit over Frobisher Bay, revealing Arctic coastal geography, tidal flats, and the bay's distinctive geography. Left side shows only inland tundra and boreal transition zone. Notable sights include: Frobisher Bay's eastern shoreline, tidal mudflats and sandbars, Iqaluit's harbor and settlement, Meta Incognita Peninsula across the bay.

The flight from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to Iqaluit (YFB) takes 3h 15m.

The flight path crosses the boreal forest zone north of Ottawa, then transitions into the Arctic tundra around 55°N latitude. Notable geographic features along the route include the Canadian Shield's rocky terrain (visible as a subtle texture change), Hudson Bay's western shore (if visible on the northernmost portion of the route), and the transition from sparse trees to complete tundra vegetation. The route passes over numerous small lakes and rivers characteristic of the Canadian Arctic, though these are difficult to distinguish individually at cruise altitude. Frobisher Bay becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing, marking the approach to Iqaluit.