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Which side of the plane to sit from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (Godthaab) to Paamiut Heliport (Paamiut)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the rugged Greenlandic coastline, featuring deep fjords, massive mountain ranges, and distant views of the permanent ice sheet.

Left Side Highlights
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Sermitsiaq Mountain

The iconic jagged peak of Nuuk, visible shortly after takeoff, serving as a landmark for the capital region.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Glimpses of the vast interior ice cap appearing as a white horizon to the east beyond the coastal mountains.

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Sermilik Fjord

A massive fjord system between Nuuk and Paamiut characterized by steep rock walls and deep blue water.

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Glacial Valleys

Numerous U-shaped valleys carved by ancient ice, some still containing small hanging glaciers.

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Buksefjorden

Rugged alpine terrain surrounding one of Greenland's largest hydroelectric power stations.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the mountains, as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes and the ice sheet. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from GOH for the best views of the Nuuk fjord system.

Right Side Highlights
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Iceberg Alley

Large icebergs drifting south from Disko Bay are frequently visible in the Labrador Sea.

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Labrador Sea

Expansive views of the deep arctic waters where whales are often spotted during the summer months.

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Coastal Skerries

An intricate network of thousands of tiny, rocky uninhabited islands along the shoreline.

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Davis Strait Horizons

Uninterrupted views of the arctic horizon, particularly stunning during the long 'Golden Hour' of northern latitudes.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Davis Strait. It is the superior side for spotting icebergs floating offshore. During the approach to Paamiut (JFR), this side provides a great perspective of the town's colorful houses against the grey rocky coastline.

Top Activities in Paamiut
Route Information

Distance: 265 km (165 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 27 min

Departure: GOH (64.19090271, -51.678100585900005)

Arrival: JFR (61.9921989441, -49.6624984741)

Route Type: Domestic

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