The left side wins overall because the northeastward cruise path tracks close enough to southern Greenland that its ice-capped coastal mountains near Cape Farewell can be glimpsed on clear days, adding a dramatic highlight the ocean-dominated right side lacks for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Winnipeg to Keflavik is 2,786 miles (4,484 km), a flight of about 5 hours 20 minutes.
Hudson Bay's southern shoreline, the Labrador coast and its fjord-like inlets, the Davis Strait, and on clear days the ice-capped mountains near Greenland's Cape Farewell before the final stretch of open North Atlantic to Iceland
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YWG
LEFTDeparting YWG on runway 36 and turning northeast, the left side offers a view over Lake Winnipeg's vast blue expanse and the patchwork of prairie lakes and farmland north of the city, while the right side mostly shows flat cropland fading into haze.
Landing at KEF
RIGHTOn approach into KEF from the west, the final turn toward runway 19 brings the barren volcanic terrain of the Reykjanes Peninsula, its black lava fields, and the coastline near Reykjavik into view on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Winnipeg International (YWG) to Keflavik Nas (KEF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Winnipeg to Keflavik. The left side wins overall because the northeastward cruise path tracks close enough to southern Greenland that its ice-capped coastal mountains near Cape Farewell can be glimpsed on clear days, adding a dramatic highlight the ocean-dominated right side lacks for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Winnipeg International in Winnipeg?
During takeoff from Winnipeg International (YWG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YWG on runway 36 and turning northeast, the left side offers a view over Lake Winnipeg's vast blue expanse and the patchwork of prairie lakes and farmland north of the city, while the right side mostly shows flat cropland fading into haze. Notable sights include: Lake Winnipeg, Red River delta, Winnipeg's northern suburbs, Canadian Shield lake country beginning to appear.
What can I see when landing at Keflavik Nas in Keflavik?
When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into KEF from the west, the final turn toward runway 19 brings the barren volcanic terrain of the Reykjanes Peninsula, its black lava fields, and the coastline near Reykjavik into view on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxaflói Bay coastline, geothermal steam plumes, distant Reykjavik skyline.
How long is the flight from Winnipeg to Keflavik?
The flight from Winnipeg International (YWG) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes about 5 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,786 miles (4,484 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Winnipeg to Keflavik flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay's southern shoreline, the Labrador coast and its fjord-like inlets, the Davis Strait, and on clear days the ice-capped mountains near Greenland's Cape Farewell before the final stretch of open North Atlantic to Iceland