Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Rovaniemi. During the cruise portion heading northeast, the right side tracks over the Baltic Sea coastline of Sweden and the Gulf of Bothnia, offering water and coastline views. The left side faces northwest over open Scandinavian interior. At landing, the right side delivers the best views of Rovaniemi and its rivers. Left wins at takeoff but right wins the majority of the flight.

During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich typically departs on runway 08R/26L or 08L/26R. Eastbound departures (heading ~080°) give the left side a view back over Munich city center and the Bavarian foothills. The right side faces north toward flat agricultural land with little of interest. Notable sights include: Munich city center and Marienplatz area, Bavarian foothills to the south, Isar River valley, Chiemsee lake visible to the southeast on clear days.

When landing at Rovaniemi (RVN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Rovaniemi airport sits just north of the city, and approaches typically come from the south or southwest on runway 03/21. A southerly approach heading north gives the right (east) side views over the Kemijoki River and the town of Rovaniemi itself, including the distinctive river confluence where the Ounasjoki meets the Kemijoki. Notable sights include: Kemijoki River, Ounasjoki River confluence, Rovaniemi town center, boreal taiga forest stretching to the horizon.

The flight from Munich (MUC) to Rovaniemi (RVN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The route crosses southern Bavaria briefly, then tracks northeast over the Czech Republic and Poland before entering the Baltic region. Over Sweden the flight crosses the Gulf of Bothnia coastline, then enters Finnish Lapland with its vast boreal taiga, frozen lakes, and river systems. The Scandinavian Mountains appear as a low ridge to the west during the Swedish portion. Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern may be visible in Sweden depending on exact routing. Finnish Lapland below is characterized by endless spruce forest punctuated by frozen lakes and the occasional small settlement.