The right side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight during the Bergen departure — the fjords and mountains of western Norway are genuinely spectacular and unique. The London approach on the left is interesting but urban and relatively flat. If you had to pick one side for the whole flight, right wins on the strength of the Norwegian departure alone.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the North Sea for the majority of its route — largely featureless open water at cruise altitude. The Scottish coast near Aberdeen or Dundee may be briefly visible on the right side during descent planning. The Dogger Bank area of the southern North Sea is below but invisible. The flight enters UK airspace over northeastern England and begins descent over the English Midlands, where the flat agricultural patchwork of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire becomes visible before the London conurbation appears.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BGO
RIGHTBergen Flesland typically departs on runway 17 heading south, then turns southwest toward the North Sea. The right side faces east toward the city of Bergen and the Folgefonna peninsula, with the dramatic Hardangerfjord visible as a long dark slash cutting inland. You get the full fjord landscape before climbing out over open water.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow predominantly uses westerly runways (27L/27R), meaning the approach is from the east over London. The left side faces south over central London, giving clear views of the Thames snaking through the city, with recognisable landmarks along the river corridor. The right side faces north toward the suburbs with far less to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bergen to London. The right side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight during the Bergen departure — the fjords and mountains of western Norway are genuinely spectacular and unique. The London approach on the left is interesting but urban and relatively flat. If you had to pick one side for the whole flight, right wins on the strength of the Norwegian departure alone.
What can I see during takeoff from Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
During takeoff from Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bergen Flesland typically departs on runway 17 heading south, then turns southwest toward the North Sea. The right side faces east toward the city of Bergen and the Folgefonna peninsula, with the dramatic Hardangerfjord visible as a long dark slash cutting inland. You get the full fjord landscape before climbing out over open water. Notable sights include: Hardangerfjord (long inland fjord to the east), Bergen city centre and Bryggen waterfront, Ulriken mountain (643m, the highest of Bergen's seven mountains), Bjørnafjorden (large open bay south of Bergen).
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly uses westerly runways (27L/27R), meaning the approach is from the east over London. The left side faces south over central London, giving clear views of the Thames snaking through the city, with recognisable landmarks along the river corridor. The right side faces north toward the suburbs with far less to see. Notable sights include: River Thames (visible as a wide silver ribbon through central London), Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park (to the southwest on final approach), Wembley Stadium arch (to the north, briefly visible), the dense urban grid of West London boroughs.
How long is the flight from Bergen to London?
The flight from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bergen to London flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Sea for the majority of its route — largely featureless open water at cruise altitude. The Scottish coast near Aberdeen or Dundee may be briefly visible on the right side during descent planning. The Dogger Bank area of the southern North Sea is below but invisible. The flight enters UK airspace over northeastern England and begins descent over the English Midlands, where the flat agricultural patchwork of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire becomes visible before the London conurbation appears.