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Which side of the plane to sit from Narsarsuaq Airport (Narssarssuaq) to Paamiut Heliport (Paamiut)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the staggering Greenland Ice Sheet and the dramatic alpine scenery of the inland fjords and glaciers.

Right Side Highlights
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Tunulliarfik Fjord

The dramatic departure from Narsarsuaq follows this deep fjord carved by ancient glacial activity.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Witness the immense white expanse of the inland ice cap, stretching endlessly toward the horizon.

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Active Glacial Tongues

View several glaciers where the ice sheet spills over mountain passes and flows down toward the sea.

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Coastal Nunataks

Sharp, dark mountain peaks that pierce through the surrounding ice, creating a high-contrast lunar landscape.

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Paamiut Approach

As the plane descends, get a detailed view of the rugged, snow-dusted mountains surrounding the Paamiut settlement.

The right side is essential for viewing the ice sheet. Because these flights usually operate at relatively low altitudes (often in Dash-8 aircraft), the detail of the crevasses and blue meltwater lakes is spectacular. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the mountains and ice to the east, avoiding the harsh shadows that can fall into the fjords later in the day.

Left Side Highlights
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Labrador Sea

Expansive views of the deep blue North Atlantic waters and the horizon where the sea meets the sky.

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Iceberg Alleys

Spot massive icebergs that have calved from glaciers further north drifting south along the coastline.

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Coastal Skerries

A view of the complex network of small rocky islands and reefs that protect the mainland from the open ocean.

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Marine Life Potential

During low-altitude segments, keep an eye out for whale blows in the nutrient-rich coastal waters.

The left side is best for those who enjoy the tranquility of the open ocean and the play of light on the water. It is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the sun reflects off the sea. Sit here if you want a better chance of spotting large tabular icebergs drifting away from the coast.

Top Activities in Paamiut
Route Information

Distance: 242 km (150 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: UAK (61.1604995728, -45.4259986877)

Arrival: JFR (61.9921989441, -49.6624984741)

Route Type: Domestic

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