The right side captures the Oslofjord during takeoff and the Baltic archipelago near Nyköping during landing, giving it two genuinely scenic bookends. The left side offers mostly featureless forest and farmland throughout the short flight.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Stockholm is 226 miles (363 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Rolling forests and farmland of southern Sweden's Sörmland and Västergötland regions, with agricultural plains dominating the brief cruise phase
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Takeoff from OSL
RIGHTDeparting OSL to the southeast, the right side of the aircraft faces west toward the Oslofjord, giving passengers a good look at the fjord's blue arms and the Oslo city area as the plane climbs out. The left side only shows the forested, hilly terrain typical of eastern Norway with no major landmarks.
Landing at NYO
RIGHTOn approach into NYO, the aircraft typically comes in from the west over the Sörmland countryside before turning toward the coast, and the right side offers views south toward the Baltic Sea's rocky skerries and inlets near Nyköping. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural fields with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Skavsta (NYO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Stockholm. The right side captures the Oslofjord during takeoff and the Baltic archipelago near Nyköping during landing, giving it two genuinely scenic bookends. The left side offers mostly featureless forest and farmland throughout the short flight.
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 to the southeast, the right side of the aircraft faces west toward the Oslofjord, giving passengers a good look at the fjord's blue arms and the Oslo city area as the plane climbs out. The left side only shows the forested, hilly terrain typical of eastern Norway with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Oslo city outskirts, forested hills of Akershus.
What can I see when landing at Skavsta in Stockholm?
When landing at Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into NYO, the aircraft typically comes in from the west over the Sörmland countryside before turning toward the coast, and the right side offers views south toward the Baltic Sea's rocky skerries and inlets near Nyköping. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural fields with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Baltic Sea skerries, Nyköping coastline, Sörmland farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Stockholm?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Skavsta (NYO) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 226 miles (363 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Stockholm flight path pass over?
Rolling forests and farmland of southern Sweden's Sörmland and Västergötland regions, with agricultural plains dominating the brief cruise phase