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RKV → IFJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Reykjavik Airport (Reykjavik) to Ísafjörður Airport (Isafjordur)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers vast ocean vistas and glaciers, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Icelandic highlands and the legendary close-proximity mountain approach into Isafjordur.
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Mount Esja
Get an immediate close-up view of Reykjavik's guardian mountain range as the plane climbs out of the city.
Borgarfjörður Valleys
View the lush agricultural heartland of Western Iceland and the winding glacial rivers snaking toward the sea.
Deep Southern Fjords
Fly directly over the high plateaus and look down into the narrow, steep-sided fjords of the southern Westfjords region.
The Skutulsfjörður Turn
Experience the famous 180-degree banking turn where the plane flies incredibly close to the mountain slopes before landing.
The right side is a must for aviation enthusiasts. The approach into Isafjordur (IFJ) is world-renowned; as the plane makes its final turn into the fjord, you will be looking directly at the steep scree slopes of the mountains just a few hundred meters away. Try to book a morning flight for the best illumination of the fjord walls.
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Snæfellsjökull Glacier
On clear days, see the iconic glacier-capped volcano that served as the entrance in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.
Breiðafjörður Islands
A breathtaking view of the thousands of tiny islands and skerries scattered across the bay between the mainland and the Westfjords.
Westfjords Coastline
The jagged, westernmost edges of Europe where massive cliffs meet the deep blue of the North Atlantic.
Midnight Sun Horizon
During summer months, this side offers an uninterrupted view of the sun skimming the Arctic horizon.
The left side is superior for photography if you want to capture the vastness of the sea and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is particularly good for evening flights in summer to catch the golden hour light reflecting off the water. However, be aware that cloud cover often rolls in from the west, which can obscure these views.
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Get eSIMs for IcelandDistance: 222 km (138 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: RKV (64.1299972534, -21.9405994415)
Arrival: IFJ (66.05809783935547, -23.13529968261719)
Route Type: Domestic
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