While takeoff from Andoya offers archipelago views on the right, the landing approach into Evenes on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Ofoten Fjord and Vesterålen mountains are more visually striking than the departure island landscape.
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Flight Path
Andoya to Evenes is 57 miles (92 km), a flight of about 30 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Vesterålen archipelago's central waters, passing over open fjord systems and scattered islands. The Tjeldsund Strait lies to the east of the flight corridor. Mountains of the Vesterålen range remain visible on both sides throughout the short flight, with the terrain gradually transitioning from archipelago to the more consolidated fjord and mountain landscape surrounding Evenes.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ANX
RIGHTAndoya sits on a small island in the Vesterålen archipelago. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the surrounding fjords, islands, and the Andøya Island coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward toward Evenes.
Landing at EVE
LEFTApproaching Evenes from the southwest, left-side seats capture the descent over Ofoten Fjord and views of the surrounding Vesterålen mountains. The approach path offers excellent sightlines of the fjord's dramatic geography and the terrain surrounding the airfield.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Andoya (ANX) to Evenes (EVE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Andoya to Evenes. While takeoff from Andoya offers archipelago views on the right, the landing approach into Evenes on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Ofoten Fjord and Vesterålen mountains are more visually striking than the departure island landscape.
What can I see during takeoff from Andoya in Andoya?
During takeoff from Andoya (ANX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Andoya sits on a small island in the Vesterålen archipelago. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the surrounding fjords, islands, and the Andøya Island coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward toward Evenes. Notable sights include: Andøya Island (immediate departure point), Vesterålen archipelago (scattered islands and skerries), Bleiksdjupet fjord system, Norwegian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Evenes in Evenes?
When landing at Evenes (EVE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Evenes from the southwest, left-side seats capture the descent over Ofoten Fjord and views of the surrounding Vesterålen mountains. The approach path offers excellent sightlines of the fjord's dramatic geography and the terrain surrounding the airfield. Notable sights include: Ofoten Fjord (major approach corridor), Vesterålen mountain range (eastern backdrop), Evenes airfield and surrounding lowlands, Tjeldsund Strait (visible to the north).
How long is the flight from Andoya to Evenes?
The flight from Andoya (ANX) to Evenes (EVE) takes about 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 57 miles (92 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Andoya to Evenes flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Vesterålen archipelago's central waters, passing over open fjord systems and scattered islands. The Tjeldsund Strait lies to the east of the flight corridor. Mountains of the Vesterålen range remain visible on both sides throughout the short flight, with the terrain gradually transitioning from archipelago to the more consolidated fjord and mountain landscape surrounding Evenes.