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SFJ → UAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Kangerlussuaq Airport (Sondrestrom) to Narsarsuaq Airport (Narssarssuaq)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the vast Greenland Ice Sheet, featuring dramatic nunataks and massive glacial tongues that descend toward the coast.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
The gargantuan continental ice mass stretching infinitely toward the eastern horizon.
Inland Nunataks
Ancient mountain peaks that pierce through the thick ice layer like dark islands in a white sea.
Glacial Moraines
Complex patterns of rock and debris carved by the movement of the ice along the inland margin.
Meltwater Lakes
Vibrant, sapphire-blue pools that form on top of the glacier during the summer months.
Qaleraliq Glaciers
A series of massive ice falls and calving fronts visible during the final descent into the Narsarsuaq region.
The left side is superior for those wanting to witness the sheer scale of the Arctic ice cap. On morning flights, the sun illuminates the ice textures perfectly. In winter, this side is also excellent for potential Northern Lights sightings if flying during the dark hours, as it faces the magnetic pole.
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Søndre Strømfjord
The 160km long fjord system visible immediately after departing Kangerlussuaq.
Sukkertoppen Ice Cap
An isolated, spectacular highland ice cap located between the coast and the main ice sheet.
Coastal Icebergs
Large ice fragments drifting in the Davis Strait and the deep fjords of Southwest Greenland.
South Greenland Fjords
The intricate network of deep waterways including the Tunulliarfik Fjord on approach.
Norse Eastern Settlement
The green, fertile valleys near Narsarsuaq once inhabited by Viking settlers.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer rugged coastal scenery, deep fjords, and the chance to see icebergs in the open water. During the descent into UAK, the right side provides a great view of the 'Garden of Greenland'—the surprisingly green valleys of the south.
Book Hotels in NarssarssuaqDistance: 699 km (434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: SFJ (67.0122218992, -50.7116031647)
Arrival: UAK (61.1604995728, -45.4259986877)
Route Type: Domestic
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