About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Oslo. The right side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the London departure with the Thames and city skyline — and also picks up the Scandinavian coastline and Swedish archipelago as the route crosses the Skagerrak and approaches Norway. The left side is better for the Oslo landing specifically, but the right side wins across the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R, so a right-side seat looks south over central London as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. You get a clear view of the Thames snaking through the city, with the City of London skyline and Canary Wharf visible before the aircraft heads out over Essex. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Canary Wharf cluster, The Shard and City of London skyline, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area in east London.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Fornebu in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Fornebu (FBU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Oslo Fornebu sits on a peninsula in the Oslofjord, and aircraft typically approach from the south or southeast over the fjord. A left-side seat gives you the view across the Oslofjord and the forested hills of the Nordmarka plateau to the north and west of Oslo as you descend. Notable sights include: Oslofjord inlet and its islands, Oslo city centre and harbour, Holmenkollen ridge to the northwest, Bygdøy peninsula.
How long is the flight from London to Oslo?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU) takes Approximately 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the London to Oslo flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Sea northeast of the UK, passing over the southern tip of the Danish peninsula (Jutland) or the Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway. Passengers can see the flat Danish coastline and the scattered islands of the Danish archipelago. As the aircraft descends toward Oslo, the forested Swedish and Norwegian landscape becomes visible, with numerous lakes and the rocky coastline of the Oslofjord region coming into view.