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JAV → JQA
Which side of the plane to sit from Ilulissat Airport (Ilulissat) to Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an intimate look at the rugged Nuussuaq Peninsula and the edge of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet before descending into the iceberg-choked Uummannaq Fjord.
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Ilulissat Skyline
A perfect aerial overview of the town's colorful architecture against the rocky coastline upon takeoff.
The Great Ice Sheet
The endless white horizon of the Greenlandic interior stretching toward the North Pole.
Nuussuaq Peninsula
Dramatic, jagged peaks reaching over 2000 meters and hidden glacial hanging valleys.
Torsukattak Fjord
A secondary glacier-filled fjord system showcasing the raw power of ice erosion on the landscape.
Uummannaq Fjord
The breathtaking descent toward the airport with views of the iconic heart-shaped mountain in the distance.
The right side is superior for geological views. Since this route is typically served by Dash 8 aircraft, try to sit in the rear rows to ensure the high-wing and engine do not block your view of the glaciers. Morning flights provide the best contrast on the ice sheet, while late summer flights reveal vivid blue supraglacial lakes on the peninsula.
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Disko Bay Icebergs
Massive ice sculptures calving from the Ilulissat Icefjord floating toward the open sea.
Disko Island
The distinct flat-topped basalt mountains of Greenland's largest island visible across the water.
Baffin Bay
Deep blue arctic waters where whales are frequently spotted during the summer months.
Hareøen Island
A remote, uninhabited island marking the transition into the Uummannaq region.
Sit on the left to see the scale of the icebergs exiting the Ilulissat Icefjord. If flying during the midnight sun period, the low light creates dramatic shadows against the cliffs of Disko Island. Use a polarized lens for photography to cut the glare from the water and ice.
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Get eSIMs for GreenlandDistance: 177 km (110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: JAV (69.2432022095, -51.0570983887)
Arrival: JQA (70.7341995239, -52.696201324499995)
Route Type: Domestic
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