London to Oslo flight pathLHROSL

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Flight time2h 10m
Distance749
Heading032° → 042°

London to Oslo is 749 miles (1,206 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Best side
Left

Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — London on departure and Oslo plus the Oslofjord on arrival. During cruise over the North Sea and southern Norway, the left side also faces the Norwegian coastline as the aircraft tracks northeast, offering glimpses of the Skagerrak and the jagged southwestern Norwegian coast on clear days.

Takeoff · LHRLEFTThames river bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The City of London skyline
Landing · OSLLEFTOslofjord and its inner islands, Oslo city center and harbor district, Nordmarka forested plateau to the northwest

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight tracks northeast across the North Sea, crossing the Danish coast near Jutland, then over the Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway. On clear days the Norwegian coastline becomes visible as the aircraft descends, with the forested lowlands of Østfold county visible before Gardermoen. No significant mountain ranges are crossed — the route stays well east of the Norwegian highlands.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — Thames river bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The City of London skyline, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area in Stratford

Takeoff from LHR

LEFT

Heathrow typically departs eastward on runways 27L/27R (westerly winds), meaning a left turn northbound puts central London on the left side. You get a clear view over the Thames, the City, and the East End as the aircraft climbs and tracks northeast. Right side faces suburban west London and little of interest.

Thames river bends through central LondonCanary Wharf tower clusterThe City of London skylineQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park area in Stratford
Aerial window seat view during landing at Oslo (left side) — Oslofjord and its inner islands, Oslo city center and harbor district, Nordmarka forested plateau to the northwest, Lake Mjøsa visible to the north on clear days

Landing at OSL

LEFT

Oslo Gardermoen sits northeast of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the south or southeast on runway 01L/01R heading north. On final approach from the south, the left side faces west toward Oslo city center, the Oslofjord, and the forested Nordmarka hills. Right side looks east over flat agricultural land toward Sweden.

Oslofjord and its inner islandsOslo city center and harbor districtNordmarka forested plateau to the northwestLake Mjøsa visible to the north on clear days

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Oslo. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — London on departure and Oslo plus the Oslofjord on arrival. During cruise over the North Sea and southern Norway, the left side also faces the Norwegian coastline as the aircraft tracks northeast, offering glimpses of the Skagerrak and the jagged southwestern Norwegian coast on clear days.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs eastward on runways 27L/27R (westerly winds), meaning a left turn northbound puts central London on the left side. You get a clear view over the Thames, the City, and the East End as the aircraft climbs and tracks northeast. Right side faces suburban west London and little of interest. Notable sights include: Thames river bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The City of London skyline, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area in Stratford.

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. Oslo Gardermoen sits northeast of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the south or southeast on runway 01L/01R heading north. On final approach from the south, the left side faces west toward Oslo city center, the Oslofjord, and the forested Nordmarka hills. Right side looks east over flat agricultural land toward Sweden. Notable sights include: Oslofjord and its inner islands, Oslo city center and harbor district, Nordmarka forested plateau to the northwest, Lake Mjøsa visible to the north on clear days.

How long is the flight from London to Oslo?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 749 miles (1,206 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Oslo flight path pass over?

The flight tracks northeast across the North Sea, crossing the Danish coast near Jutland, then over the Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway. On clear days the Norwegian coastline becomes visible as the aircraft descends, with the forested lowlands of Østfold county visible before Gardermoen. No significant mountain ranges are crossed — the route stays well east of the Norwegian highlands.