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RKV → GOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Reykjavik Airport (Reykjavik) to Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (Godthaab)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides provide a front-row seat to the world's second-largest ice sheet, the right side offers a superior view of the Reykjavik city center upon takeoff and the massive Godthåbsfjord system during the approach into Nuuk.
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Reykjavik Cityscape
Direct views of Hallgrímskirkja church and the colorful rooftops of Iceland's capital immediately after departure from RKV.
Mount Esja
The majestic mountain range guarding the northern side of Kollafjörður bay.
Iceberg Alleys
A high-altitude perspective of massive icebergs drifting south along the Greenland coast.
Glacial Tongues
Incredible patterns of flow and pressure ridges where the ice sheet meets the mountains of the west coast.
Godthåbsfjord
One of the world's largest fjord systems, featuring deep blue waters and stark, ice-carved cliffs on final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of the fjords near Nuuk. Try to book a flight in the late afternoon for dramatic shadows over the glacial crevasses. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best shots of the Reykjavik harbor and city center.
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Aerial views of the rugged, moss-covered volcanic landscape and recent lava flow fields south of Reykjavik.
Denmark Strait
The turbulent waters where the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet, often featuring stray icebergs.
East Greenland Coast
Dramatic jagged peaks and massive glaciers spilling directly into the sea as you first cross the Greenlandic coastline.
Greenland Ice Sheet
A vast, mesmerizing expanse of white and turquoise meltwater lakes spanning hundreds of miles.
Sermitsiaq Mountain
The iconic, jagged mountain peak that stands as a landmark for Nuuk, visible just before touchdown.
Sit on the left if you want to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun during midday flights. This side offers exceptional views of the volcanic activity in Iceland and the southern edges of the Greenlandic fjords. Watch for the deep blue meltwater pools on the ice sheet in late summer.
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Get eSIMs for GreenlandDistance: 1,428 km (887 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: RKV (64.1299972534, -21.9405994415)
Arrival: GOH (64.19090271, -51.678100585900005)
Route Type: International
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