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Best window seat at Nuuk

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Sermitsiaq peak, Nuup Kangerlua fjord mouth, Nuuk town and harbor

LandingLEFT

Nuup Kangerlua, Nuuk town, Sermitsiaq mountain

🛫 Taking Off from Godthaab (GOH)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting southwest on runway 22, the right side gives you a receding view back across Nuup Kangerlua fjord toward Sermitsiaq, the distinctive sharp peak that dominates Nuuk's skyline, plus the town and harbor tucked along the coast. The left side mostly faces open water with little to look at.
Look forSermitsiaq peak, Nuup Kangerlua fjord mouth, Nuuk town and harbor, scattered coastal islands toward Davis Strait

🛬 Landing at Godthaab (GOH)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical runway 22 approach, you're descending from the northeast toward the southwest, and the left side faces southeast toward Nuuk town and the mouth of Nuup Kangerlua (Godthaabsfjord). You'll get a good look at the fjord, the scattered coastal islands, and the distinctive peak of Sermitsiaq mountain rising behind the town.
Look forNuup Kangerlua (Godthaabsfjord), Nuuk town, Sermitsiaq mountain, coastal skerries near the fjord mouth

Nuuk Airport recently underwent a major expansion, including a lengthened runway now capable of handling larger jets, enabling new direct international flights (such as to Copenhagen) rather than requiring a stopover in Kangerlussuaq or Iceland.

⛰️ Elevation285 ft
🛫 Runways1 (04/22)
✈️ HubAir Greenland

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Nuuk (GOH)?

At Nuuk in Godthaab: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Sermitsiaq peak, Nuup Kangerlua fjord mouth, Nuuk town and harbor, scattered coastal islands toward Davis Strait.

What can I see during takeoff from Nuuk in Godthaab?

When taking off from Nuuk (GOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing southwest on runway 22, the right side gives you a receding view back across Nuup Kangerlua fjord toward Sermitsiaq, the distinctive sharp peak that dominates Nuuk's skyline, plus the town and harbor tucked along the coast. The left side mostly faces open water with little to look at. Notable sights include: Sermitsiaq peak, Nuup Kangerlua fjord mouth, Nuuk town and harbor, scattered coastal islands toward Davis Strait.

What can I see when landing at Nuuk in Godthaab?

When landing at Nuuk (GOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 22 approach, you're descending from the northeast toward the southwest, and the left side faces southeast toward Nuuk town and the mouth of Nuup Kangerlua (Godthaabsfjord). You'll get a good look at the fjord, the scattered coastal islands, and the distinctive peak of Sermitsiaq mountain rising behind the town. Notable sights include: Nuup Kangerlua (Godthaabsfjord), Nuuk town, Sermitsiaq mountain, coastal skerries near the fjord mouth.

What factors affect the best window seat at Nuuk?

The best window seat at Nuuk (GOH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Godthaab (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.