About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Landvetter (GOT) to Bergen Flesland (BGO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Gothenborg to Bergen. While takeoff on the right offers good local geography, the landing approach on the left provides the more dramatic and distinctive visual experience. The Hardangerfjord and surrounding peaks are the defining feature of this route, and left seats capture them in full perspective during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Landvetter in Gothenborg?
During takeoff from Landvetter (GOT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Göta älv river valley and the city of Gothenburg spreading eastward from the airport. You'll see the urban sprawl and waterways that define the departure corridor, with better definition of the terrain you're climbing over. Notable sights include: Göta älv river (flowing north-south through the valley), Gothenburg city center (visible as urban grid to the east), Lake Delsjön (small but distinct water body southeast), Hisingen island (the large peninsula north of the river).
What can I see when landing at Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side on approach to Bergen gives you the Hardangerfjord and the dramatic coastal mountain terrain that defines the approach. The fjord system and surrounding peaks are the signature geography of this arrival, and left seats capture the full scale of the landscape you're descending into. Notable sights include: Hardangerfjord (the major fjord system dominating the approach), Flesland peninsula (the low terrain where the airport sits), Ulriken mountain (the distinctive peak visible south of Bergen), coastal islands and skerries (the archipelago east of the fjord).
How long is the flight from Gothenborg to Bergen?
The flight from Landvetter (GOT) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Gothenborg to Bergen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Skagerrak strait and enters Norwegian airspace over the coastal region. You'll pass over the Boknafjord system and the mountainous terrain of Hordaland county. The landscape transitions from Swedish lowlands to Norwegian fjord country with increasingly dramatic topography. Notable water features include the Hardangerfjord approach zone and various smaller fjords. The terrain becomes progressively more rugged with visible glacial valleys and steep mountain sides as you approach Bergen.