The left side consistently offers the more dramatic terrain — Oslofjord glimpses on departure and the Sunnmøre Alps with fjord inlets on arrival — while the right side stays mostly over flatter farmland and open sea.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Alesund is 232 miles (374 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
The route crosses south-central Norway's mountainous spine near the Jotunheimen and Dovrefjell ranges, with glacier-carved valleys and scattered lakes visible below before the terrain gives way to the fjord-indented coastline near Ålesund.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
LEFTDeparting Oslo Gardermoen and turning onto the northwest track toward Alesund, the left side offers a glimpse back toward the Oslofjord and the wooded hills of the Romerike/Hadeland region as the aircraft climbs, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland toward Sweden.
Landing at AES
LEFTOn the approach into Vigra (AES), landing typically uses runway 24 with the aircraft descending from the northeast, putting the dramatic Sunnmøre Alps and fjord inlets on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side faces open sea and low islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Vigra (AES)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Alesund. The left side consistently offers the more dramatic terrain — Oslofjord glimpses on departure and the Sunnmøre Alps with fjord inlets on arrival — while the right side stays mostly over flatter farmland and open sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Oslo Gardermoen and turning onto the northwest track toward Alesund, the left side offers a glimpse back toward the Oslofjord and the wooded hills of the Romerike/Hadeland region as the aircraft climbs, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland toward Sweden. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Romerike farmland, distant Oslo skyline, forested ridgelines north of Lake Mjøsa.
What can I see when landing at Vigra in Alesund?
When landing at Vigra (AES), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into Vigra (AES), landing typically uses runway 24 with the aircraft descending from the northeast, putting the dramatic Sunnmøre Alps and fjord inlets on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side faces open sea and low islands. Notable sights include: Sunnmøre Alps, Storfjorden inlet, Ålesund town on its peninsula, scattered fjord islands.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Alesund?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Vigra (AES) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 232 miles (374 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Alesund flight path pass over?
The route crosses south-central Norway's mountainous spine near the Jotunheimen and Dovrefjell ranges, with glacier-carved valleys and scattered lakes visible below before the terrain gives way to the fjord-indented coastline near Ålesund.