The right side offers the more consistently interesting views: a scenic departure past Oslo's lakes and fjord, plus a pass near Norway's southern coast around Kristiansand during cruise. The left side's only real payoff is a distant London skyline glimpse on final approach, with mostly open North Sea and flat farmland otherwise.
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Flight Path
Oslo to London is 709 miles (1,141 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Southern Norwegian coastline near Kristiansand, the Skagerrak strait, and open North Sea waters between Norway and East Anglia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
RIGHTDeparting OSL to the south on runway 19, the right-hand side catches the turn toward the southwest, giving a brief look back at Oslo's forested Romerike countryside, lakes, and the distant Oslofjord and city skyline before the aircraft settles on its cruise heading. The left side mostly sees flat farmland with no comparable landmark.
Landing at STN
LEFTOn the descent into Stansted from the northeast, the aircraft holds roughly the same southwest heading used on approach to runway 22, putting the left side toward London. Passengers get a distant but recognizable glimpse of the London skyline and the Lea Valley reservoirs over the flat Essex countryside, something the right side, facing toward Cambridgeshire farmland, doesn't offer.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to London. The right side offers the more consistently interesting views: a scenic departure past Oslo's lakes and fjord, plus a pass near Norway's southern coast around Kristiansand during cruise. The left side's only real payoff is a distant London skyline glimpse on final approach, with mostly open North Sea and flat farmland otherwise.
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 south on runway 19, the right-hand side catches the turn toward the southwest, giving a brief look back at Oslo's forested Romerike countryside, lakes, and the distant Oslofjord and city skyline before the aircraft settles on its cruise heading. The left side mostly sees flat farmland with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Romerike farmland and forests, Lake Øyeren, distant Oslofjord, Oslo city skyline on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Stansted from the northeast, the aircraft holds roughly the same southwest heading used on approach to runway 22, putting the left side toward London. Passengers get a distant but recognizable glimpse of the London skyline and the Lea Valley reservoirs over the flat Essex countryside, something the right side, facing toward Cambridgeshire farmland, doesn't offer. Notable sights include: Lea Valley reservoirs, River Stort valley, distant London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf towers), Essex farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Oslo to London?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Stansted (STN) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 709 miles (1,141 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to London flight path pass over?
Southern Norwegian coastline near Kristiansand, the Skagerrak strait, and open North Sea waters between Norway and East Anglia