The right side wins across all phases: it captures the LA basin and mountains on departure, the Canadian Arctic and Greenland's ice sheet during the polar cruise, and the Oslofjord's forested coastline on arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless open water and Arctic ocean.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Oslo is 5,332 miles (8,580 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Hudson Bay, Labrador Sea, southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, Denmark Strait
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX departs west over the Pacific in the standard west-flow configuration, then banks right (north) to join the polar route toward Europe. That turn swings the right side of the aircraft back over the Los Angeles basin, giving a sweeping view of the coastline, Santa Monica Bay, and the San Gabriel Mountains before the plane settles onto its northbound track.
Landing at OSL
RIGHTApproaches into Oslo Gardermoen from the south typically track up along the Oslofjord before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting the fjord, forested ridgelines, and scattered lakes of the Norwegian countryside on the right side of the aircraft during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Oslo. The right side wins across all phases: it captures the LA basin and mountains on departure, the Canadian Arctic and Greenland's ice sheet during the polar cruise, and the Oslofjord's forested coastline on arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless open water and Arctic ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departs west over the Pacific in the standard west-flow configuration, then banks right (north) to join the polar route toward Europe. That turn swings the right side of the aircraft back over the Los Angeles basin, giving a sweeping view of the coastline, Santa Monica Bay, and the San Gabriel Mountains before the plane settles onto its northbound track. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Downtown LA skyline, San Gabriel Mountains, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaches into Oslo Gardermoen from the south typically track up along the Oslofjord before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting the fjord, forested ridgelines, and scattered lakes of the Norwegian countryside on the right side of the aircraft during descent. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, forested hills of Akershus, small inland lakes, Oslo's outer harbor islands.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Oslo?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,332 miles (8,580 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Oslo flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay, Labrador Sea, southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, Denmark Strait