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UAK → JNS
Which side of the plane to sit from Narsarsuaq Airport (Narssarssuaq) to Narsaq Heliport (Narsaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Greenlandic wilderness, the right side provides a more expansive look at the Tunulliarfik Fjord and the massive icebergs that frequently drift through its waters.
Tunulliarfik Fjord
The main waterway filled with varying shades of blue water and white ice fragments.
Illerfissuaq Cliffs
Dramatic, sheer rock faces that drop straight into the cold arctic waters below.
Iceberg Graveyards
Shallow areas where massive icebergs from the inland glaciers get grounded and stack up.
Narsaq Settlement
The final approach offers a stunning view of the multicolored houses of Narsaq against the dark rock.
Glacial Silts
Intricate patterns in the water where glacial meltwater meets the sea, creating turquoise swirls.
This side is superior for seeing the scale of the icebergs. Use a fast shutter speed to capture the ice details from the low-flying helicopter or plane. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to cut the glare from the water and ice crystals. Keep your camera ready during the final 3 minutes of the flight for the best aerial shots of Narsaq.
Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid)
The historic Norse ruins where Eric the Red settled, visible shortly after takeoff across the water.
Igdlerfigssalik Mountain
A prominent and sacred peak that dominates the skyline to the east of the flight path.
Greenlandic Sheep Farms
Small, isolated green patches of farmland nestled against the rugged dark mountains.
Igaliku Fjord Glimpses
Views over the mountain ridges toward the neighboring fjord system to the south.
Look out the window immediately upon departure from Narsarsuaq to spot the historical ruins of Brattahlid. The morning sun illuminates the green valleys on this side beautifully, making it ideal for photography of the contrasting landscape.
Distance: 44 km (27 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: UAK (61.1604995728, -45.4259986877)
Arrival: JNS (60.9172827256, -46.059923172)
Route Type: Domestic
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