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9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Snæfellsjökull glacier and the dramatic, wave-battered cliffs of the Westfjords coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Westfjords Coastline

Rugged, uninhabited peninsulas and steep cliffs that drop vertically into the North Atlantic.

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Snæfellsjökull Glacier

The world-famous glacier-capped stratovolcano, known as the gateway to the center of the earth.

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Kirkjufell Mountain

The distinctively shaped 'Arrowhead Mountain' located near the town of Grundarfjörður.

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Faxaflói Bay

A wide view of the ocean bay where whales and dolphins are frequently spotted from the air.

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Grótta Lighthouse

The picturesque lighthouse at the tip of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula marking the edge of Reykjavik.

The right side is essential for viewing the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Aim for an evening flight in summer to see the midnight sun reflecting off the Snæfellsjökull ice cap. This side also provides a clearer view of the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve during the initial climb-out phase of the flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Skutulsfjörður Climb

A breathtaking steep ascent directly over the town of Isafjordur and its surrounding mountains.

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Arnarfjörður

Views of the deep fjords where the massive Dynjandi waterfall is nestled among the cliffs.

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Breiðafjörður Archipelago

A vast expanse of thousands of small islands and skerries dotting the shallow bay.

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Mt. Esja

The massive volcanic range that dominates the skyline north of the capital city.

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Reykjavik Landmarks

Direct bird's-eye views of Hallgrímskirkja and the Harpa Concert Hall during the final approach.

Choose the left side if you want the most intimate view of Reykjavik's colorful rooftops and the city center just before landing. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the inland glaciers like Langjökull on the eastern horizon. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the sharp turns required to exit the fjord.

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Route Information

Distance: 222 km (138 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 22 min

Departure: IFJ (66.05809783935547, -23.13529968261719)

Arrival: RKV (64.1299972534, -21.9405994415)

Route Type: Domestic

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