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SFJ → JAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Kangerlussuaq Airport (Sondrestrom) to Ilulissat Airport (Ilulissat)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled perspective of the iconic Disko Bay and the mouth of the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, where the world's most massive icebergs congregate.
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Kangerlussuaq Fjord
Aerial view of the 190km long fjord system with its silty glacial waters transitioning to deep ocean blue.
Disko Island
The distinctive basalt mountains and flat-topped peaks of Qeqertarsuaq visible across the bay.
Disko Bay Icebergs
A graveyard of giants where skyscraper-sized icebergs drift slowly through the turquoise waters.
Ilulissat Icefjord
The spectacular mouth of the Kangia fjord, choked with massive white and blue ice formations.
Ilulissat Town
The colorful wooden houses of the town contrasting against the stark arctic landscape during the final approach.
For the best experience, book a window seat away from the wing on the de Havilland Dash 8 aircraft typically used for this route. On the final descent into Ilulissat, the pilot often banks over Disko Bay, providing a breathtaking 180-degree view of the iceberg field. In summer, the 24-hour Midnight Sun ensures visibility is perfect at any hour, though 'Golden Hour' lighting around midnight provides incredible textures on the ice.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
The vast, seemingly infinite horizon of the 'Indlandsis', the second largest ice body in the world.
Supraglacial Lakes
Vivid, sapphire-blue meltwater lakes that form on the surface of the ice sheet during the summer months.
Russell Glacier
The dramatic vertical wall where the inland ice sheet meets the tundra near the start of the flight.
Nunataks
Jagged mountain peaks that pierce through the thick ice layer, looking like islands in a white sea.
The right side is superior for observing the sheer scale of the Greenlandic interior. Keep your camera focused on the edge of the ice sheet shortly after takeoff from SFJ to capture the complex networks of glacial rivers. Use a polarized filter if possible to cut through the intense glare reflecting off the white snow and ice, especially during midday flights.
Book Hotels in IlulissatDistance: 248 km (154 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: SFJ (67.0122218992, -50.7116031647)
Arrival: JAV (69.2432022095, -51.0570983887)
Route Type: Domestic
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