The right side captures the most dramatic and varied scenery of the flight: the Greenland ice cap and Canadian Arctic during cruise, followed by the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin on approach, outclassing the left side's mostly ocean and flat terrain.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Los Angeles is 5,332 miles (8,580 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, Baffin Island fjords, Hudson Bay coastline, and the boreal forests of central Canada along the polar great-circle route
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
LEFTDeparting Oslo Gardermoen, the aircraft climbs north then banks west toward the polar route, giving left-side passengers a view of the Oslofjord, the city of Oslo, and the patchwork of lakes and forested hills of southern Norway before the plane turns onto its long westbound track.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTOn the descent into LAX from the northeast (typical for polar-route arrivals), the aircraft crosses the San Gabriel Mountains and descends over the San Fernando Valley, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of the mountains before the final turn over the Los Angeles basin toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Los Angeles. The right side captures the most dramatic and varied scenery of the flight: the Greenland ice cap and Canadian Arctic during cruise, followed by the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin on approach, outclassing the left side's mostly ocean and flat terrain.
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, the aircraft climbs north then banks west toward the polar route, giving left-side passengers a view of the Oslofjord, the city of Oslo, and the patchwork of lakes and forested hills of southern Norway before the plane turns onto its long westbound track. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, City of Oslo, Norwegian forested lake country, Romerike farmland.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into LAX from the northeast (typical for polar-route arrivals), the aircraft crosses the San Gabriel Mountains and descends over the San Fernando Valley, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of the mountains before the final turn over the Los Angeles basin toward the runway. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Los Angeles?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,332 miles (8,580 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, Baffin Island fjords, Hudson Bay coastline, and the boreal forests of central Canada along the polar great-circle route