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JAV → GOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ilulissat Airport (Ilulissat) to Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (Godthaab)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive Greenland Ice Sheet, calving glaciers, and the dramatic inland mountain ranges throughout the southward journey.
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Ilulissat Icefjord
Unrivaled views of the UNESCO-listed Sermeq Kujalleq, the most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sukkertoppen Ice Cap
A massive highland ice cap covering over 2,000 square kilometers near the town of Maniitsoq.
Evighedsfjorden
Known as 'Eternity Fjord,' this deep inlet is flanked by soaring peaks and multiple glacier tongues.
Alpine Peaks
Dramatic, jagged granite mountains that rise sharply from the fjords as you approach the Nuuk region.
Sit on the left for the most direct views of the Greenland Ice Sheet. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the glacial faces and mountain ridges from the east. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from JAV to capture the dense concentration of icebergs in the Kangia fjord.
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Disko Bay
A vast expanse of water filled with thousands of icebergs drifting toward the Davis Strait.
Disko Island
The distinct, flat-topped basalt mountains of Qeqertarsuaq visible across the bay.
Kangaamiut
Glimpses of small, colorful coastal settlements perched on rocky outcrops along the shoreline.
Nuuk Archipelago
The intricate maze of islands and skerries that mark the entrance to the Godthåbsfjord system.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Davis Strait. It provides a better sense of the scale of the coastline and the isolation of Greenland's coastal towns. Look for the contrast between the deep blue sea and the white icebergs during clear summer days.
Book Hotels in GodthaabDistance: 562 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: JAV (69.2432022095, -51.0570983887)
Arrival: GOH (64.19090271, -51.678100585900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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