The left side delivers the more dramatic scenery overall. Departure gives you Lake Mjøsa and the Norwegian landscape, and as the flight tracks southwest over the North Sea and into England, the left side picks up the Yorkshire and East Midlands coastline on descent. The right side has a slight edge only on the Gatwick approach itself.
Flight Path
After leaving Norway the route crosses the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, then tracks over the southern North Sea. The Danish coast near Jutland may be briefly visible on the left early in cruise. The flight then crosses over the Netherlands or Belgium at high altitude before entering UK airspace over East Anglia or the Thames Estuary, with the English coastline visible on descent.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to London. The left side delivers the more dramatic scenery overall. Departure gives you Lake Mjøsa and the Norwegian landscape, and as the flight tracks southwest over the North Sea and into England, the left side picks up the Yorkshire and East Midlands coastline on descent. The right side has a slight edge only on the Gatwick approach itself.
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. Gardermoen's primary departure runway 01L/19R means southbound departures head south-southwest toward Oslo. A left (east-facing) seat gives you views over Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, and the forested Hedmarken plateau as you climb out. The right side faces west into relatively featureless forest. Notable sights include: Lake Mjøsa (Norway's largest lake, clearly visible to the east), Eidsvoll town on the southern tip of Mjøsa, the Romerike agricultural plateau below, Oslo's eastern suburbs and Oslofjord visible as you bank southwest.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick predominantly uses runway 08R/26L, with arrivals from the north typically landing on runway 26L heading westward. On approach from the north, a right (north-facing) seat gives views over the Surrey Hills, the M23 corridor, and Crawley below before touchdown. Left seats face south toward the relatively flat Weald. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB (rolling wooded ridgeline to the north), Crawley town directly below on final approach, the M23 motorway as a clear linear feature, Gatwick's distinctive single terminal and runway layout visible just before touchdown.
How long is the flight from Oslo to London?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Oslo to London flight path pass over?
After leaving Norway the route crosses the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, then tracks over the southern North Sea. The Danish coast near Jutland may be briefly visible on the left early in cruise. The flight then crosses over the Netherlands or Belgium at high altitude before entering UK airspace over East Anglia or the Thames Estuary, with the English coastline visible on descent.