About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nuuk (GOH) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Godthaab to Oslo. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Greenland's fjord system and ice-carved landscape on departure, then the North Sea crossing, and finally the approach to Oslo's fjord system. Left side offers less compelling views during the long ocean crossing phase.
What can I see during takeoff from Nuuk in Godthaab?
During takeoff from Nuuk (GOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Nuuk's fjord system and the Davis Strait coastline as the aircraft climbs southeast. The left side faces inland ice sheet with minimal visual interest during departure. Notable sights include: Nuuk fjord complex, Davis Strait, Sermitsiaq mountain (distinctive dome-shaped peak near Nuuk), coastal ice formations.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Fornebu in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Fornebu (FBU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Oslo as the aircraft approaches from the northeast. Passengers see the Oslo fjord, surrounding forests, and the city's eastern approach corridor with clear sightlines to Oslofjorden and the Scandinavian landscape. Notable sights include: Oslofjorden (Oslo fjord), Scandinavian boreal forest, Oslo city center and harbor district, Ekeberg ridge.
How long is the flight from Godthaab to Oslo?
The flight from Nuuk (GOH) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Godthaab to Oslo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Norwegian Sea and North Sea. Midway, passengers may glimpse the Shetland Islands (if visible through cloud cover) and the Norwegian coast near Bergen or Stavanger. The route generally follows a southeast trajectory from Nuuk across open ocean before turning toward the Oslo fjord approach. Most of the midpoint crossing is open water with limited landmarks, making the departure and arrival phases the primary scenic opportunities.