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UMD → JQA
Which side of the plane to sit from Uummannaq Heliport (Uummannaq) to Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the iconic heart-shaped Uummannaq Mountain immediately after takeoff and a clear perspective of the massive icebergs drifting toward Baffin Bay.
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Uummannaq Mountain
The world-famous twin-peaked, heart-shaped mountain that dominates the island's landscape.
Baffin Bay Horizon
Expansive views where the fjord meets the open Arctic ocean, often filled with pack ice.
Iceberg Alley
A high concentration of massive grounded icebergs that have drifted from the nearby glaciers.
Qaarsut Village
A perfect aerial view of the colorful Greenlandic houses nestled at the foot of the mountains upon descent.
The right side is essential for seeing the Uummannaq Mountain. Because the flight is very short (about 10-15 minutes), there is little time for wandering; choose your seat immediately. During the summer months, the midnight sun provides 24-hour visibility, but late evening flights offer the most dramatic orange and pink hues on the mountain's granite face.
Book Hotels in UummannaqUummannaq Fjord System
Deep blue waters dotted with thousands of icebergs of varying sizes and shapes.
Store Gletsjer
Distant views of the massive calving glaciers that feed the ice into the surrounding fjord system.
Nuussuaq Basalt Cliffs
The layered volcanic rock formations of the peninsula showing millions of years of geological history.
Sit on the left if you want to see the depth of the fjord system and the interior mountain ranges of the mainland. Morning flights offer softer light on the ice, making the blue tones pop against the dark water. Keep your camera ready for the dramatic approach to the Qaarsut runway.
Get eSIMs for Greenland
Get eSIMs for GreenlandDistance: 22 km (14 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 min
Departure: UMD (70.6804279261, -52.111630439799995)
Arrival: JQA (70.7341995239, -52.696201324499995)
Route Type: Domestic
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