Small hills of the Kangaamiut dike swarm, such as the highlands of Tarajornitsut, dominate the coast of the inner parts of the fjord, transforming into steep mountain ranges towards the mouth.

Alluvial sediments from Qinnguata Kuussua, which carries meltwater from the ice sheet give rise to a distinct emerald coloring of the fjord waters for several kilometers from the fjord head.

Silt accumulation at the estuary formed patches of quicksand of variable size up to a kilometer into the fjord.

Kangaamiut is located on a small island, on the shores of Davis Strait, approximately 26 km (16 mi) south of the fjord mouth.

Cruise ships, such as Norway's Hurtigruten[5] and supply ships of Royal Greenland navigate the fjord, mooring at the Kangerlussuaq port, west of Kangerlussuaq Airport.