While takeoff from Lisbon favors the right, the landing approach into Stockholm on left-side seats offers more dramatic and sustained views of the archipelago and lake system. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Stockholm is 1,863 miles (2,999 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Sea and southern Scandinavia. Notable features include the Skagerrak strait (the water passage between Denmark and Norway), the Danish coastline near Copenhagen, and the Swedish east coast with its transition from archipelago to inland lakes. The Kattegat sea separates Denmark from Sweden. At cruise altitude, the curvature of the Scandinavian peninsula becomes apparent, with the Norwegian mountains visible as a distant ridge on the left (northwest) during the northern portion of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
RIGHTLisbon typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right-side seats on a northbound departure offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the city's western districts. On southbound departures, right seats show the Atlantic coast and Caparica beaches.
Landing at ARN
LEFTStockholm Arlanda typically uses runways 08L/26R or 08R/26L depending on wind. Approaching from the southwest on runway 08, left-side seats provide excellent views of Lake Mälaren, the Stockholm archipelago's northern islands, and the city center on Stadsholmen island.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Stockholm. While takeoff from Lisbon favors the right, the landing approach into Stockholm on left-side seats offers more dramatic and sustained views of the archipelago and lake system. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lisbon typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right-side seats on a northbound departure offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the city's western districts. On southbound departures, right seats show the Atlantic coast and Caparica beaches. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Cristo Rei monument (south bank), Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge, Atlantic coastline near Costa da Caparica.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Stockholm Arlanda typically uses runways 08L/26R or 08R/26L depending on wind. Approaching from the southwest on runway 08, left-side seats provide excellent views of Lake Mälaren, the Stockholm archipelago's northern islands, and the city center on Stadsholmen island. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren (vast freshwater lake), Stockholm archipelago (granite islands and skerries), Stadsholmen island (old town), Vaxholm fortress island.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Stockholm?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,863 miles (2,999 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea and southern Scandinavia. Notable features include the Skagerrak strait (the water passage between Denmark and Norway), the Danish coastline near Copenhagen, and the Swedish east coast with its transition from archipelago to inland lakes. The Kattegat sea separates Denmark from Sweden. At cruise altitude, the curvature of the Scandinavian peninsula becomes apparent, with the Norwegian mountains visible as a distant ridge on the left (northwest) during the northern portion of the flight.