While takeoff on the left offers fjord and archipelago views, the landing approach on the right into Tromsø is significantly more visually distinctive, featuring the iconic Tromsø Bridge, the narrow sound, and the city's harbor. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage, making right-side seats the better overall choice for this short route.
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Flight Path
Andoya to Tromso is 72 miles (117 km), a flight of about 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Barents Sea between Andøya and Tromsø, passing over open water with occasional visibility of the Vesterålen Islands to the west and the Norwegian mainland coast to the east. No major landmarks occupy the midpoint; the route is primarily over water and low-lying coastal terrain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ANX
LEFTLeft side captures the Andøya coastline and the approach over Andøyfjorden during climb-out, with the distinctive northern Norwegian archipelago visible. Right side faces inland toward relatively flat tundra terrain with minimal visual interest during departure.
Landing at TOS
RIGHTRight side offers the approach into Tromsø with views of Tromsøysund strait, the city's harbor, and the distinctive Tromsø Bridge spanning the sound. Left side faces the open Barents Sea with minimal landmarks during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Andoya (ANX) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Andoya to Tromso. While takeoff on the left offers fjord and archipelago views, the landing approach on the right into Tromsø is significantly more visually distinctive, featuring the iconic Tromsø Bridge, the narrow sound, and the city's harbor. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage, making right-side seats the better overall choice for this short route.
What can I see during takeoff from Andoya in Andoya?
During takeoff from Andoya (ANX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Andøya coastline and the approach over Andøyfjorden during climb-out, with the distinctive northern Norwegian archipelago visible. Right side faces inland toward relatively flat tundra terrain with minimal visual interest during departure. Notable sights include: Andøyfjorden (immediate offshore), Andøya Island's rocky northern coast, Bleiksøya Island to the northwest, Vesterålen Islands chain receding northward.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the approach into Tromsø with views of Tromsøysund strait, the city's harbor, and the distinctive Tromsø Bridge spanning the sound. Left side faces the open Barents Sea with minimal landmarks during descent. Notable sights include: Tromsøysund (the narrow sound separating Tromsøya Island from the mainland), Tromsø Bridge (iconic red arch bridge), Tromsø city harbor and waterfront, Tromsøya Island's forested terrain.
How long is the flight from Andoya to Tromso?
The flight from Andoya (ANX) to Tromso (TOS) takes about 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 72 miles (117 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Andoya to Tromso flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Barents Sea between Andøya and Tromsø, passing over open water with occasional visibility of the Vesterålen Islands to the west and the Norwegian mainland coast to the east. No major landmarks occupy the midpoint; the route is primarily over water and low-lying coastal terrain.