The left (west) side follows Norway's dramatic coastal and mountain terrain for most of the flight, from the Oslofjord at departure to the fjords, coastal peaks, and Lofoten Wall near Bodø, while the right side stays over comparatively flat interior terrain and the Swedish border region.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Bodoe is 499 miles (803 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dovrefjell mountain plateau, Trondheimsfjord, Namdalen valley, Helgeland coast islands, and the Svartisen glacier visible west of the flight path as the aircraft nears Bodø
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
LEFTDeparting Oslo, the left (west) side gives passengers a look back over the Oslofjord and the city's harbor before the aircraft turns north toward the mountains. The right side over Akershus shows mostly flat farmland and forest with little relief.
Landing at BOO
LEFTOn approach to Bodø from the south, the left side faces west toward Vestfjorden, where the jagged peaks of the Lofoten Wall rise across the water alongside scattered coastal islands. The right side faces inland toward lower, less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Bodo (BOO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Bodoe. The left (west) side follows Norway's dramatic coastal and mountain terrain for most of the flight, from the Oslofjord at departure to the fjords, coastal peaks, and Lofoten Wall near Bodø, while the right side stays over comparatively flat interior terrain and the Swedish border region.
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, the left (west) side gives passengers a look back over the Oslofjord and the city's harbor before the aircraft turns north toward the mountains. The right side over Akershus shows mostly flat farmland and forest with little relief. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Oslo harbor and downtown skyline, forested hills of eastern Norway.
What can I see when landing at Bodo in Bodoe?
When landing at Bodo (BOO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Bodø from the south, the left side faces west toward Vestfjorden, where the jagged peaks of the Lofoten Wall rise across the water alongside scattered coastal islands. The right side faces inland toward lower, less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Vestfjorden, Lofoten Wall mountains, coastal islands near Bodø, Saltstraumen tidal strait.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Bodoe?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Bodo (BOO) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 499 miles (803 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Bodoe flight path pass over?
Dovrefjell mountain plateau, Trondheimsfjord, Namdalen valley, Helgeland coast islands, and the Svartisen glacier visible west of the flight path as the aircraft nears Bodø