London to Bergen flight path: LGW to BGO

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bergen. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a glimpse of London during the climbing turn off runway 26, and the far more dramatic reward of Norway's fjords and mountains during the descent into Bergen, which the left side largely misses.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing off runway 26, the aircraft banks right onto its northbound track toward Norway, swinging London's skyline into view on the right side during the climb. The left side only shows the quieter Surrey and Sussex countryside with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: London skyline (the Shard, Canary Wharf towers), the Thames curving through the city, M25 motorway corridor, Surrey/Sussex farmland.

When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Flesland, the approach passes over Norway's rugged coastal islands and fjord channels before turning in toward Bergen, putting the dramatic mountain backdrop of Ulriken and Løvstakken on the right side. The left side mostly shows open sea until very late in the descent. Notable sights include: Coastal skerries and islands near Sotra/Askøy, fjord channels leading to Bergen, Mount Ulriken, Løvstakken ridge.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 665 miles (1,071 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The cruise is dominated by the open North Sea with no visible landmarks until the Norwegian coastline and its islands appear near the end of the flight.