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SFJ → GOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kangerlussuaq Airport (Sondrestrom) to Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (Godthaab)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the vast Greenland Ice Sheet (Indlandsisen) and the dramatic transition from the ice-covered interior to the rugged mountain ranges of the coast.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Witness the immense scale of the permanent ice cap stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Glacial Tongues
Deep blue glacial outlets carving through dark basalt mountains as they flow toward the sea.
Sukkertoppen Ice Cap
Aerial views of the Maniitsoq ice cap, a high-altitude glacier field separate from the main sheet.
Supraglacial Lakes
Vivid turquoise meltwater lakes that form on the surface of the ice during the summer months.
Sit on the left for the morning flight to see the sunrise reflecting off the white expanse. This side is superior for photography of the deep inland mountain valleys and the stark contrast between the ice and the dark rock.
Davis Strait Coastline
The complex, jagged coastline of West Greenland with thousands of tiny islands and skerries.
Icebergs in Davis Strait
Massive white icebergs drifting south from Disko Bay through the cold Atlantic waters.
Nuup Kangerlua
The sprawling Nuuk Fjord system, one of the largest fjord networks in the world, visible during descent.
Sermitsiaq Mountain
The iconic landmark mountain of Nuuk with its distinctive twin peaks, usually visible on the final approach.
The right side is ideal for spotting icebergs and the coastal fjords. During the winter months, look for sea ice formations. On the final approach into Nuuk Airport, the right side often provides a stunning view of the city nestled on the edge of the mountains.
Distance: 317 km (197 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: SFJ (67.0122218992, -50.7116031647)
Arrival: GOH (64.19090271, -51.678100585900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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