Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Vestfjorden system and coastal archipelago during departure, and the approach over the Vesterålen islands and fjord network during landing. This short northern route offers consistent fjord and island views from the right side.
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Flight Path
Bodoe to Andoya is 147 miles (237 km), a flight of about 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses directly over Vestfjorden and its island chains, then transitions into the Vesterålen archipelago. The Saltstraumen tidal system and numerous skerries dot the route. The terrain gradually becomes more mountainous and island-dominated as the aircraft progresses northward toward Andøya.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOO
RIGHTBodø is situated on a peninsula with the Vestfjorden to the east and north. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the fjord system and the coastal archipelago as the aircraft climbs northward toward Andøya.
Landing at ANX
LEFTThe approach to Andøya from the south brings the aircraft over the Andøya peninsula itself. Left-side seats provide views of the distinctive flat terrain of Andøya, the surrounding Vesterålen archipelago, and the approach over Andøyfjorden.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bodo (BOO) to Andoya (ANX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bodoe to Andoya. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Vestfjorden system and coastal archipelago during departure, and the approach over the Vesterålen islands and fjord network during landing. This short northern route offers consistent fjord and island views from the right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Bodo in Bodoe?
During takeoff from Bodo (BOO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bodø is situated on a peninsula with the Vestfjorden to the east and north. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the fjord system and the coastal archipelago as the aircraft climbs northward toward Andøya. Notable sights include: Vestfjorden, Bodø city and harbor, Saltstraumen tidal strait, coastal skerries and islands.
What can I see when landing at Andoya in Andoya?
When landing at Andoya (ANX), sit on the Left side for the best views. The approach to Andøya from the south brings the aircraft over the Andøya peninsula itself. Left-side seats provide views of the distinctive flat terrain of Andøya, the surrounding Vesterålen archipelago, and the approach over Andøyfjorden. Notable sights include: Andøyfjorden, Andøya peninsula (flat terrain), Vesterålen islands, Bleiksøya island.
How long is the flight from Bodoe to Andoya?
The flight from Bodo (BOO) to Andoya (ANX) takes about 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 147 miles (237 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bodoe to Andoya flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses directly over Vestfjorden and its island chains, then transitions into the Vesterålen archipelago. The Saltstraumen tidal system and numerous skerries dot the route. The terrain gradually becomes more mountainous and island-dominated as the aircraft progresses northward toward Andøya.