New York to Oslo flight pathJFKOSL

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Flight time7h 05m
Distance3,677
Heading038° → 109°

New York to Oslo is 3,677 miles (5,917 km), a flight of about 7 hours 5 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side captures the Manhattan skyline during departure and the Oslofjord with the city of Oslo during arrival, while the right side offers mostly open ocean and less distinctive terrain for both phases.

Takeoff · JFKLEFTManhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound
Landing · OSLLEFTOslofjord, City of Oslo, forested hills of Akershus

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Labrador Sea, southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet (visible in clear conditions), Denmark Strait, Norwegian Sea approaches

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from New York (left side) — Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge

Takeoff from JFK

LEFT

Departures from JFK toward Europe typically climb out on a northwest heading before banking right toward the northeast, putting Manhattan's skyline directly under the left side windows during the turn. The right side mostly shows Queens rooftops and open Atlantic haze.

Manhattan skylineEast RiverLong Island SoundThrogs Neck Bridge
Aerial window seat view during landing at Oslo (left side) — Oslofjord, City of Oslo, forested hills of Akershus, Gardermoen approach corridor

Landing at OSL

LEFT

Arrivals into Oslo Gardermoen from the south typically track up the Oslofjord before turning onto final approach, giving left-side passengers views of the fjord, forested ridgelines, and the city of Oslo itself. The right side mostly faces inland farmland and forest with less distinct scenery.

OslofjordCity of Osloforested hills of AkershusGardermoen approach corridor

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Oslo. The left side captures the Manhattan skyline during departure and the Oslofjord with the city of Oslo during arrival, while the right side offers mostly open ocean and less distinctive terrain for both phases.

What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures from JFK toward Europe typically climb out on a northwest heading before banking right toward the northeast, putting Manhattan's skyline directly under the left side windows during the turn. The right side mostly shows Queens rooftops and open Atlantic haze. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge.

What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?

When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Oslo Gardermoen from the south typically track up the Oslofjord before turning onto final approach, giving left-side passengers views of the fjord, forested ridgelines, and the city of Oslo itself. The right side mostly faces inland farmland and forest with less distinct scenery. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, City of Oslo, forested hills of Akershus, Gardermoen approach corridor.

How long is the flight from New York to Oslo?

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 7 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,677 miles (5,917 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the New York to Oslo flight path pass over?

Labrador Sea, southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet (visible in clear conditions), Denmark Strait, Norwegian Sea approaches