The right side tracks Norway's interior mountain spine for most of the flight, passing near the Jostedalsbreen and Svartisen glaciers and the jagged Saltfjellet peaks, then finishes with a close view of Tromsdalstinden on approach. The left side mostly overlooks distant coastline and open sea, which is scenic but less continuously dramatic.
Flight Path
Bergen to Tromso is 758 miles (1,221 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The route crosses central Norway's mountainous interior near Trondheim, passing close to the Svartisen glacier and the rugged Saltfjellet range before continuing north toward the fjords and coastal peaks approaching Tromsø.
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Takeoff from BGO
RIGHTClimbing out of Bergen, the right side faces the city's mountainous backdrop—Ulriken and Fløyen rise directly behind the harbor—while the aircraft banks north over the fjord-cut coastline toward the interior. The left side mostly shows open water and low islands like Sotra, which is comparatively flat.
Landing at TOS
RIGHTOn approach into Tromsø, the aircraft tracks up Balsfjorden with the steep, snow-streaked mainland peaks—dominated by Tromsdalstinden—filling the right-side view, while the left side shows the lower, less dramatic profile of Kvaløya island. The mainland mountains give the more striking final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bergen to Tromso. The right side tracks Norway's interior mountain spine for most of the flight, passing near the Jostedalsbreen and Svartisen glaciers and the jagged Saltfjellet peaks, then finishes with a close view of Tromsdalstinden on approach. The left side mostly overlooks distant coastline and open sea, which is scenic but less continuously dramatic.
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. Climbing out of Bergen, the right side faces the city's mountainous backdrop—Ulriken and Fløyen rise directly behind the harbor—while the aircraft banks north over the fjord-cut coastline toward the interior. The left side mostly shows open water and low islands like Sotra, which is comparatively flat. Notable sights include: Mount Ulriken, Mount Fløyen, Bergen harbor, Byfjorden.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Tromsø, the aircraft tracks up Balsfjorden with the steep, snow-streaked mainland peaks—dominated by Tromsdalstinden—filling the right-side view, while the left side shows the lower, less dramatic profile of Kvaløya island. The mainland mountains give the more striking final descent. Notable sights include: Tromsdalstinden, Tromsø Bridge, Tromsøysundet strait, mainland coastal range.
How long is the flight from Bergen to Tromso?
The flight from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Tromso (TOS) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 758 miles (1,221 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bergen to Tromso flight path pass over?
The route crosses central Norway's mountainous interior near Trondheim, passing close to the Svartisen glacier and the rugged Saltfjellet range before continuing north toward the fjords and coastal peaks approaching Tromsø.