The left side offers more sustained scenic value across the flight, combining the Oslofjord and southern Norway's mountainous plateau during climb-out with glimpses of Iceland's volcanic coastline before the final turn, while the right side's strongest moment is the brief but striking Mount Esja view on approach.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Reykjavik is 1,086 miles (1,749 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
North Sea and Norwegian Sea open water, with the flight path passing well north of Scotland and near the Faroe Islands before crossing open North Atlantic waters toward Iceland's southeast coast.
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Takeoff from OSL
LEFTDeparting Gardermoen and turning onto a westbound track, the left side looks south across the Oslofjord and the forested hills of southern Norway, with the high Hardangervidda plateau visible on the horizon as the climb continues. The right side mostly shows flatter farmland around the Romerike region and Lake Mjøsa, which is far less dramatic.
Landing at RKV
RIGHTOn approach to Reykjavik's runway 31 from the southeast, the right side faces north toward Mount Esja, the distinctive flat-topped mountain that dominates the Reykjavik skyline, along with views over Faxaflói bay. The left side mainly shows the flatter, less distinctive Reykjanes peninsula and open ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Reykjavik (RKV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Reykjavik. The left side offers more sustained scenic value across the flight, combining the Oslofjord and southern Norway's mountainous plateau during climb-out with glimpses of Iceland's volcanic coastline before the final turn, while the right side's strongest moment is the brief but striking Mount Esja view on approach.
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 Gardermoen and turning onto a westbound track, the left side looks south across the Oslofjord and the forested hills of southern Norway, with the high Hardangervidda plateau visible on the horizon as the climb continues. The right side mostly shows flatter farmland around the Romerike region and Lake Mjøsa, which is far less dramatic. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, southern Norway's forested hills, Hardangervidda plateau, Lake Mjøsa (distant, right side).
What can I see when landing at Reykjavik in Reykjavik?
When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Reykjavik's runway 31 from the southeast, the right side faces north toward Mount Esja, the distinctive flat-topped mountain that dominates the Reykjavik skyline, along with views over Faxaflói bay. The left side mainly shows the flatter, less distinctive Reykjanes peninsula and open ocean. Notable sights include: Mount Esja, Faxaflói bay, Reykjavik harbor and city grid, Reykjanes peninsula (left side, distant).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Reykjavik?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,086 miles (1,749 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Reykjavik flight path pass over?
North Sea and Norwegian Sea open water, with the flight path passing well north of Scotland and near the Faroe Islands before crossing open North Atlantic waters toward Iceland's southeast coast.