Bodoe to Leknes flight pathBOOLKN

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Flight time30m
Distance64
Heading342° → 342°
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Left
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Throughout the short hop from Bodø to Leknes, the left side keeps the dramatic Lofoten Wall and Vestfjorden in view during both takeoff and landing, while the right side mostly shows the comparatively subdued mainland terrain.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Bodoe to Leknes is 64 miles (103 km), a flight of about 30 minutes.

Vestfjorden crossing with the Lofoten Wall peaks rising directly ahead

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from BOO

LEFT

Departing BOO on runway 25, the climb-out heads west over Saltfjorden before turning north, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Bodø's harbor and the open coastline giving way to the jagged silhouette of the Lofoten Wall on the horizon. The right side only shows the flatter Saltfjellet foothills receding inland.

Bodø harborSaltfjordendistant Lofoten Wall peaksNorwegian Sea coastline
BOO BodoHub for Widerøe

Landing at LKN

LEFT

The approach into LKN crosses Vestfjorden with the dramatic granite spires of the Lofoten Wall dominating the left side as the aircraft turns toward the runway, while the right side faces the flatter, less distinctive eastern mainland coast.

Lofoten Wall peaksVestfjordenLeknes coastal inletsscattered fishing villages
LKN Leknes AirportLeknes, Norway

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bodo (BOO) to Leknes Airport (LKN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bodoe to Leknes. Throughout the short hop from Bodø to Leknes, the left side keeps the dramatic Lofoten Wall and Vestfjorden in view during both takeoff and landing, while the right side mostly shows the comparatively subdued mainland terrain.

What can I see during takeoff from Bodo in Bodoe?

During takeoff from Bodo (BOO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BOO on runway 25, the climb-out heads west over Saltfjorden before turning north, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Bodø's harbor and the open coastline giving way to the jagged silhouette of the Lofoten Wall on the horizon. The right side only shows the flatter Saltfjellet foothills receding inland. Notable sights include: Bodø harbor, Saltfjorden, distant Lofoten Wall peaks, Norwegian Sea coastline.

What can I see when landing at Leknes Airport in Leknes?

When landing at Leknes Airport (LKN), sit on the Left side for the best views. The approach into LKN crosses Vestfjorden with the dramatic granite spires of the Lofoten Wall dominating the left side as the aircraft turns toward the runway, while the right side faces the flatter, less distinctive eastern mainland coast. Notable sights include: Lofoten Wall peaks, Vestfjorden, Leknes coastal inlets, scattered fishing villages.

How long is the flight from Bodoe to Leknes?

The flight from Bodo (BOO) to Leknes Airport (LKN) takes about 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 64 miles (103 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Bodoe to Leknes flight path pass over?

Vestfjorden crossing with the Lofoten Wall peaks rising directly ahead