Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Stockholm. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view from the right side—featuring Reykjavik's distinctive harbor, Mount Esja, and volcanic terrain—is more visually compelling than the approach. The flight path itself offers limited mid-journey landmarks, making the departure experience the stronger choice overall.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. RKV typically departs runway 01 (northbound) or 19 (southbound). Right-side seats offer views of Reykjavik's harbor, the surrounding lava fields, and the distant Esja mountain to the northeast. Left seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Reykjavik harbor and Old Harbor district, Mount Esja (north), Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields (south), Faxaflói Bay.

When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. ARN typically lands runway 09L/09R (eastbound) or 27L/27R (westbound). Left-side seats on approach provide clear views of Stockholm's archipelago, the Baltic Sea, and the city's islands including Djurgården and central Stockholm. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive Swedish countryside. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago (Skärgården), Mälaren lake, Djurgården island, Baltic Sea.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Arlanda (ARN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The route crosses the Norwegian Sea at altitude, with no significant landmarks visible during cruise. Departing Iceland, you'll pass over the open ocean. Approaching Sweden, the southern tip of Norway's coastline (Skagerrak region) becomes visible roughly 30 minutes before landing, appearing as a low, distant landmass on the horizon. The flight remains over water for most of the journey, with limited ground features visible at cruise altitude.