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GOH → UAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (Godthaab) to Narsarsuaq Airport (Narssarssuaq)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an extraordinary perspective of the Greenland Ice Sheet's edge, dramatic glacial outlets, and the deep, mountainous fjords that define the southern coast.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking views of the vast inland ice cap stretching endlessly to the eastern horizon.
Outlet Glaciers
Watch as massive rivers of ice squeeze through mountain passes and calve into the fjords below.
Nuup Kangerlua
The intricate fjord system surrounding the capital city shortly after takeoff.
Tunulliarfik Fjord
A spectacular low-altitude view of Eric the Red's fjord during the final approach into Narsarsuaq.
Alpine Peaks
Sharp, snow-capped mountains that border the ice sheet near the southern tip of Greenland.
For morning flights, the left side receives direct sunlight reflecting off the ice cap, making it incredibly bright; wear polarized sunglasses. The approach into Narsarsuaq is famously scenic as the plane descends below the mountain peaks into the fjord, so keep your camera ready for the last 15 minutes of flight.
Iceberg Alleys
Look down at the Davis Strait to see thousands of icebergs drifting south in the coastal currents.
Labrador Sea
The deep blue expanse of the sea contrasting with the white ice and dark coastal rocks.
Coastal Archipelago
A maze of thousands of small, uninhabited islands and rocky skerries lining the shore.
Paamiut Coastline
Rugged coastal scenery near the mid-way point of the flight between Nuuk and Narsarsuaq.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the ice. It is also the better side for spotting large tabular icebergs in the open sea. During the landing at Narsarsuaq, you will see the lush (by Greenlandic standards) green valleys of the south.
Distance: 464 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: GOH (64.19090271, -51.678100585900005)
Arrival: UAK (61.1604995728, -45.4259986877)
Route Type: Domestic
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