Helsinki to Stockholm flight pathHELARN

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Flight time1h 05m
Distance247
Heading262° → 256°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of this short flight — Helsinki's coastal archipelago on departure and Stockholm's iconic island-studded approach on arrival — while the left side mostly faces open Baltic water.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Helsinki to Stockholm is 247 miles (398 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Baltic Sea, with the Åland Islands archipelago visible below along the flight path roughly midway between Helsinki and Stockholm

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from HEL

RIGHT

Departing HEL to the southwest, the aircraft typically banks toward the northwest to head for Stockholm, putting the Helsinki coastline, harbor islands, and the city's waterfront on the right side as it climbs out over the Gulf of Finland.

Helsinki city skylineSuomenlinna fortress islandsGulf of Finland coastlineouter archipelago islets
HEL Helsinki VantaaHub for Finnair
Aerial window seat view during landing at Stockholm (right side) — Stockholm archipelago islands, Baltic Sea inlets, forested Uppland countryside, Lake Mälaren fringes near Arlanda

Landing at ARN

RIGHT

Arriving at ARN from the east typically involves a turn south to align with the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view over the Stockholm archipelago's thousands of islands before touchdown.

Stockholm archipelago islandsBaltic Sea inletsforested Uppland countrysideLake Mälaren fringes near Arlanda
ARN ArlandaHub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Arlanda (ARN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Helsinki to Stockholm. The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of this short flight — Helsinki's coastal archipelago on departure and Stockholm's iconic island-studded approach on arrival — while the left side mostly faces open Baltic water.

What can I see during takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki?

During takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HEL to the southwest, the aircraft typically banks toward the northwest to head for Stockholm, putting the Helsinki coastline, harbor islands, and the city's waterfront on the right side as it climbs out over the Gulf of Finland. Notable sights include: Helsinki city skyline, Suomenlinna fortress islands, Gulf of Finland coastline, outer archipelago islets.

What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?

When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at ARN from the east typically involves a turn south to align with the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view over the Stockholm archipelago's thousands of islands before touchdown. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago islands, Baltic Sea inlets, forested Uppland countryside, Lake Mälaren fringes near Arlanda.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Stockholm?

The flight from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 247 miles (398 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Helsinki to Stockholm flight path pass over?

Baltic Sea, with the Åland Islands archipelago visible below along the flight path roughly midway between Helsinki and Stockholm