Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the takeoff reveals Sermilik Fjord and Helheim Glacier in detail, and the westbound flight path keeps the interior ice sheet and fjord systems visible on the right throughout most of the journey. Left seats see mostly open water and distant features.
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Flight Path
Kulusuk to Godthaab is 436 miles (702 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The flight path crosses from Kulusuk westward across the Denmark Strait coastal fjord system. Midway, passengers see the transition from the heavily glaciated east coast fjords (Sermilik, Ikertivartivaq) toward the more open fjord landscape approaching central-west Greenland. The Greenlandic ice sheet interior remains visible to the north and west throughout. Numerous smaller fjords, glaciers, and icebergs dot the route. The terrain gradually transitions from the dramatic east-coast fjord complexity to the broader fjord systems of the west coast near Nuuk.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from KUS
RIGHTKulusuk sits on a small island off Greenland's east coast. Right-side seats face westward toward the Greenlandic interior and the Denmark Strait coastline, revealing the dramatic fjord system and glaciated terrain immediately inland. Left seats face the open Atlantic.
Landing at GOH
LEFTApproaching Nuuk from the east, left-side seats face south and southwest toward the Davis Strait and the approach corridor. Passengers see the complex fjord landscape surrounding Nuuk, including Godthaab Fjord and the city's position on the coast. Right seats face inland toward the ice sheet.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kulusuk (KUS) to Nuuk (GOH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kulusuk to Godthaab. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the takeoff reveals Sermilik Fjord and Helheim Glacier in detail, and the westbound flight path keeps the interior ice sheet and fjord systems visible on the right throughout most of the journey. Left seats see mostly open water and distant features.
What can I see during takeoff from Kulusuk in Kulusuk?
During takeoff from Kulusuk (KUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kulusuk sits on a small island off Greenland's east coast. Right-side seats face westward toward the Greenlandic interior and the Denmark Strait coastline, revealing the dramatic fjord system and glaciated terrain immediately inland. Left seats face the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Sermilik Fjord (major fjord system west of Kulusuk), Helheim Glacier (visible as white expanse in the fjord), Denmark Strait coastline with steep glaciated cliffs, scattered icebergs in coastal waters.
What can I see when landing at Nuuk in Godthaab?
When landing at Nuuk (GOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Nuuk from the east, left-side seats face south and southwest toward the Davis Strait and the approach corridor. Passengers see the complex fjord landscape surrounding Nuuk, including Godthaab Fjord and the city's position on the coast. Right seats face inland toward the ice sheet. Notable sights include: Godthaab Fjord (the fjord system containing Nuuk), Nuuk city and harbor (visible as developed area on peninsula), Davis Strait coastline with numerous smaller fjords and islands, Greenlandic ice sheet interior to the east.
How long is the flight from Kulusuk to Godthaab?
The flight from Kulusuk (KUS) to Nuuk (GOH) takes about 1 hour 35 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 Kulusuk to Godthaab flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses from Kulusuk westward across the Denmark Strait coastal fjord system. Midway, passengers see the transition from the heavily glaciated east coast fjords (Sermilik, Ikertivartivaq) toward the more open fjord landscape approaching central-west Greenland. The Greenlandic ice sheet interior remains visible to the north and west throughout. Numerous smaller fjords, glaciers, and icebergs dot the route. The terrain gradually transitions from the dramatic east-coast fjord complexity to the broader fjord systems of the west coast near Nuuk.