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JQA → JAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq) to Ilulissat Airport (Ilulissat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the massive icebergs of Disko Bay and the spectacular volcanic cliffs of Disko Island, concluding with a view of the world-famous Ilulissat Icefjord mouth.
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Vaigat Strait
Scan the waters for the narrow passage between the mainland and the massive Disko Island.
Disko Island
Look across the water to see the unique, flat-topped volcanic basalt mountains of Qeqertarsuaq.
The Iceberg Graveyard
As you approach Ilulissat, see thousands of massive icebergs grounded on the underwater moraine at the mouth of the Icefjord.
Disko Bay Whale Spotting
In summer months, keep your eyes on the water surface between icebergs to spot breaching humpback whales.
The right side is essential for seeing the sheer scale of the Ilulissat Icefjord's output. For the best photography, afternoon flights provide the most dramatic lighting on the icebergs. Polarizing filters are recommended to cut through the glare of the water and ice. Sit away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the 'Iceberg Graveyard' during the final descent into JAV.
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Nuussuaq Peninsula
Immediately after takeoff, witness the dramatic, jagged alpine peaks and steep valleys of the mainland.
Torsukattak Fjord
View the deep blue waters where several large glacier tongues from the inland ice cap meet the sea.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On a clear day, look far to the east to see the endless white horizon of the world's second-largest ice mass.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunlight hitting the mountain ridges of the Nuussuaq Peninsula. It offers a more rugged, mountainous perspective compared to the seascape on the right. Keep an eye out for small hanging glaciers tucked into the mountain crevices.
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Get eSIMs for GreenlandDistance: 177 km (110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: JQA (70.7341995239, -52.696201324499995)
Arrival: JAV (69.2432022095, -51.0570983887)
Route Type: Domestic
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