Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Helsinki to Rovaniemi. The left side captures the most distinctive features: the Gulf of Finland on departure, and the Ounasjoki River valley and Rovaniemi settlement on arrival. The right side offers only repetitive boreal forest for most of the flight.

During takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Helsinki Vantaa typically departs northbound (runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Gulf of Finland's eastern basin and the transition from suburban Helsinki into the forested interior. Left seats face inland forest immediately. Notable sights include: Gulf of Finland (eastern shore), Helsinki metropolitan area sprawl, Sipoo and Porvoo districts to the east, transition zone between coastal lowlands and boreal forest.

When landing at Rovaniemi (RVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Rovaniemi from the south typically uses runway 15 or 33 depending on wind. Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Ounasjoki River valley, the Rovaniemi town layout along the river, and the Arctic Circle marker area. Right seats see only forest and tundra. Notable sights include: Ounasjoki River (distinctive meandering valley), Rovaniemi town center and airport approach, Arctic Circle latitude marker area, boreal forest and tundra transition zone.

The flight from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Finland's lake district (Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia regions) with numerous visible lakes, then transitions into the boreal forest and tundra of Lapland. The Oulujoki River valley becomes visible in the northern portion. The landscape gradually becomes flatter and more sparsely vegetated as latitude increases toward the Arctic Circle.