The left side wins across the whole flight: it captures the Oslofjord and city during departure, Norway's central mountain plateau and coastal peaks during cruise, and a dramatic fjord-and-mountain approach into Tromsø, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter interior terrain toward Sweden.
Flight Path
Dovrefjell mountain plateau, Trondheimsfjord, and the coastal peaks near Bodø and the Lofoten Islands are visible along the route's western side as the aircraft tracks north.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
LEFTDeparting OSL to the north, the initial climb and turn onto the northbound route give left-side passengers a view back over the Oslofjord's western shoreline and the city's skyline before the terrain gives way to forested hills. The right side mostly shows flat farmland toward the Swedish border.
Landing at TOS
LEFTOn approach into Tromsø, the aircraft threads through steep coastal terrain, and the left side offers close views of the fjord-side mountains and the compact island city itself as the plane descends over Tromsøysundet. The right side faces open water with fewer distinguishing features until the final turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Tromso. The left side wins across the whole flight: it captures the Oslofjord and city during departure, Norway's central mountain plateau and coastal peaks during cruise, and a dramatic fjord-and-mountain approach into Tromsø, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter interior terrain toward Sweden.
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 OSL to the north, the initial climb and turn onto the northbound route give left-side passengers a view back over the Oslofjord's western shoreline and the city's skyline before the terrain gives way to forested hills. The right side mostly shows flat farmland toward the Swedish border. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Oslo city skyline, Bygdøy peninsula, Nesodden headland.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Tromsø, the aircraft threads through steep coastal terrain, and the left side offers close views of the fjord-side mountains and the compact island city itself as the plane descends over Tromsøysundet. The right side faces open water with fewer distinguishing features until the final turn. Notable sights include: Tromsdalstinden peak, Tromsøysundet strait, Tromsø city island, Lyngen Alps (distant).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Tromso?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Tromso (TOS) takes 1h 55m.
What does the Oslo to Tromso flight path pass over?
Dovrefjell mountain plateau, Trondheimsfjord, and the coastal peaks near Bodø and the Lofoten Islands are visible along the route's western side as the aircraft tracks north.