Oslo to New York is 3,677 miles (5,917 km), a flight of about 9 hours 10 minutes.
The right side captures the more dramatic Norwegian terrain at departure, a chance at distant Greenland coastal glimpses during cruise, and the Manhattan skyline on arrival — giving it more visual variety than the left side's largely open-ocean and flatter coastal views.
Flight Path
North Atlantic open water, southern Greenland's icy coastal peaks (visible in clear conditions to the north), Labrador Sea, and the rugged coastline of Newfoundland as the route curves along the great-circle path toward North America
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
RIGHTDeparting OSL, the northbound side of the climb-out reveals the forested hills and lake country of Nordmarka and the rolling terrain north of Oslo, while the left side mostly shows flatter farmland toward the Oslofjord's southern shore. As the aircraft turns west, the right side keeps the more textured, hilly Norwegian landscape in view longest.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the JFK approach from the northeast, the northern side of the aircraft typically has the clearer view of the Manhattan skyline and the East River as the plane banks toward Jamaica Bay, while the left side mostly faces open Atlantic and the flatter South Shore of Long Island.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to New York. The right side captures the more dramatic Norwegian terrain at departure, a chance at distant Greenland coastal glimpses during cruise, and the Manhattan skyline on arrival — giving it more visual variety than the left side's largely open-ocean and flatter coastal views.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing OSL, the northbound side of the climb-out reveals the forested hills and lake country of Nordmarka and the rolling terrain north of Oslo, while the left side mostly shows flatter farmland toward the Oslofjord's southern shore. As the aircraft turns west, the right side keeps the more textured, hilly Norwegian landscape in view longest. Notable sights include: Nordmarka forest hills, small lakes north of Oslo, Oslofjord's northern arm, scattered Norwegian farmland.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the JFK approach from the northeast, the northern side of the aircraft typically has the clearer view of the Manhattan skyline and the East River as the plane banks toward Jamaica Bay, while the left side mostly faces open Atlantic and the flatter South Shore of Long Island. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Rockaway Peninsula, Jamaica Bay.
How long is the flight from Oslo to New York?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 9 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,677 miles (5,917 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to New York flight path pass over?
North Atlantic open water, southern Greenland's icy coastal peaks (visible in clear conditions to the north), Labrador Sea, and the rugged coastline of Newfoundland as the route curves along the great-circle path toward North America