Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Svalbard to Tromso. The right side captures the most dramatic geography: Spitsbergen's fjord system and glaciated peaks during takeoff, and the approach provides good views of the island-strait complex near Tromsø. The flight path itself (roughly south-southwest) means right-side seats face the more mountainous terrain throughout the route.

During takeoff from Svalbard Longyear (LYR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Longyear typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Right-side seats offer views of the Adventfjorden and the surrounding Spitsbergen peaks during climb-out. The dramatic glacier-carved terrain and fjord system are most prominent on the right during initial climb. Notable sights include: Adventfjorden (immediate foreground), Store Norskfjella mountain range (south), Hiortfjellet peak (southeast), Isbjørnhamna cliffs (north across fjord).

When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tromsø approaches typically use runway 09 (from the north) or 27 (from the south). Left-side seats during descent provide excellent views of the Tromsøysund strait, the distinctive Tromsøya island, and the surrounding Kvaløya and Ringvassøya islands. The approach path naturally aligns these features on the left. Notable sights include: Tromsøysund strait (central feature), Tromsøya island (distinctive narrow landmass), Kvaløya island (northwest), Ringvassøya island (southeast).

The flight from Svalbard Longyear (LYR) to Tromso (TOS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight passes over open Arctic waters and the Barents Sea. At cruise altitude (around 20,000 feet), the Nordaustlandet ice cap may be visible to the east on clear days. The route generally follows the Norwegian coast southward, with the Finnmark region's mountains becoming visible as you approach Tromsø. No major settlements are visible at cruise altitude between the two airports.