While takeoff offers Stockholm's archipelago views on the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Ofoten fjord and Norwegian mountain landscape are visually striking and unique to this route. The left side during descent captures the most memorable portion of the journey.
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Flight Path
Stockholm to Evenes is 670 miles (1,079 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Scandinavian forest belt and the Göta älv river valley (Sweden), then transitions over the Norwegian interior with scattered lakes and moorland. The Trondheimsfjord region and surrounding mountains appear in the northern portion of the route. Coastal features including the Trøndelag coastline and transition to the Arctic maritime landscape become visible as the aircraft approaches Evenes.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NYO
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Stockholm's archipelago and the Baltic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The Mälaren lake system and surrounding forested terrain are visible immediately after departure.
Landing at EVE
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Ofoten fjord system and surrounding mountains during the descent into Evenes. The dramatic Norwegian coastal topography—steep mountainsides and deep water—becomes increasingly visible as altitude decreases.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Skavsta (NYO) to Evenes (EVE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to Evenes. While takeoff offers Stockholm's archipelago views on the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Ofoten fjord and Norwegian mountain landscape are visually striking and unique to this route. The left side during descent captures the most memorable portion of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Skavsta in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Stockholm's archipelago and the Baltic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The Mälaren lake system and surrounding forested terrain are visible immediately after departure. Notable sights include: Mälaren lake (large freshwater body southwest of Stockholm), Stockholm city center and harbor, Baltic Sea coastline, dense Scandinavian forest.
What can I see when landing at Evenes in Evenes?
When landing at Evenes (EVE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Ofoten fjord system and surrounding mountains during the descent into Evenes. The dramatic Norwegian coastal topography—steep mountainsides and deep water—becomes increasingly visible as altitude decreases. Notable sights include: Ofoten fjord (deep, narrow waterway), Vest-Lofoten mountains (steep peaks flanking the fjord), Evenes valley and approach corridor, Barents Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to Evenes?
The flight from Skavsta (NYO) to Evenes (EVE) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 670 miles (1,079 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Stockholm to Evenes flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Scandinavian forest belt and the Göta älv river valley (Sweden), then transitions over the Norwegian interior with scattered lakes and moorland. The Trondheimsfjord region and surrounding mountains appear in the northern portion of the route. Coastal features including the Trøndelag coastline and transition to the Arctic maritime landscape become visible as the aircraft approaches Evenes.