The right side captures the most dramatic scenery throughout the flight: Nuuk's fjord system on departure and the approach to Kulusuk's coastal mountains on arrival. The left side offers primarily ice sheet views on departure and open ocean on arrival.
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Flight Path
Godthaab to Kulusuk is 436 miles (702 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Denmark Strait region, passing over open water and the transition zone between Greenland's west coast fjord system and its east coast. Midway through the flight, passengers may see scattered icebergs in the Denmark Strait and the distant outline of the east coast's mountainous terrain. The route generally follows the coast at a distance, avoiding the interior ice sheet.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GOH
RIGHTClimbing out of Nuuk, the right side offers views of the Davis Strait coastline and the fjord system that defines Nuuk's geography. The left side faces inland toward the Greenland ice sheet interior, which appears as a featureless white expanse at this altitude.
Landing at KUS
LEFTApproaching Kulusuk from the west, the left side provides views of the Ammassalik Fjord system and the dramatic coastal mountains that characterize this region. The right side faces the open Atlantic, offering less distinctive scenery during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nuuk (GOH) to Kulusuk (KUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Godthaab to Kulusuk. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery throughout the flight: Nuuk's fjord system on departure and the approach to Kulusuk's coastal mountains on arrival. The left side offers primarily ice sheet views on departure and open ocean on arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Nuuk in Godthaab?
During takeoff from Nuuk (GOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Nuuk, the right side offers views of the Davis Strait coastline and the fjord system that defines Nuuk's geography. The left side faces inland toward the Greenland ice sheet interior, which appears as a featureless white expanse at this altitude. Notable sights include: Nuuk Fjord (immediately below during climb), Davis Strait (to the west), Sermitsiaq Mountain (distinctive peak south of Nuuk), coastal glacier outlets feeding into the fjord system.
What can I see when landing at Kulusuk in Kulusuk?
When landing at Kulusuk (KUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Kulusuk from the west, the left side provides views of the Ammassalik Fjord system and the dramatic coastal mountains that characterize this region. The right side faces the open Atlantic, offering less distinctive scenery during descent. Notable sights include: Ammassalik Fjord (primary fjord system), Kulusuk Island (small settlement island), coastal peaks of the Ammassalik region, glacier-fed valleys descending to sea level.
How long is the flight from Godthaab to Kulusuk?
The flight from Nuuk (GOH) to Kulusuk (KUS) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 436 miles (702 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Godthaab to Kulusuk flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Denmark Strait region, passing over open water and the transition zone between Greenland's west coast fjord system and its east coast. Midway through the flight, passengers may see scattered icebergs in the Denmark Strait and the distant outline of the east coast's mountainous terrain. The route generally follows the coast at a distance, avoiding the interior ice sheet.