The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Iceland's volcanic highlands and Mt. Esja frame the departure, while the Oslofjord and forested Norwegian terrain dominate the arrival. The right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
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Flight Path
Reykjavik to Oslo is 1,086 miles (1,749 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Open North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea, with the flight path passing south of the Faroe Islands before reaching the Norwegian coast near Stavanger
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from RKV
LEFTDeparting Reykjavik toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view back over Mt. Esja and the rugged volcanic highlands north of the city, plus glimpses of Iceland's interior ice caps as the aircraft climbs. The right side mostly shows the flat waters of Faxaflói bay with little variation.
Landing at OSL
LEFTOn approach into Oslo from the south, the left side reveals the long fjord-like arm of the Oslofjord with forested hills and small islands, giving way to the mosaic of lakes and pine forest around Gardermoen. The right side during this leg mostly overlooks featureless farmland toward the Swedish border.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Reykjavik (RKV) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Oslo. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Iceland's volcanic highlands and Mt. Esja frame the departure, while the Oslofjord and forested Norwegian terrain dominate the arrival. The right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Reykjavik in Reykjavik?
During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Reykjavik toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view back over Mt. Esja and the rugged volcanic highlands north of the city, plus glimpses of Iceland's interior ice caps as the aircraft climbs. The right side mostly shows the flat waters of Faxaflói bay with little variation. Notable sights include: Mt. Esja, Reykjavik city and harbor, Faxaflói bay, distant highland glaciers (Langjökull area).
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Oslo from the south, the left side reveals the long fjord-like arm of the Oslofjord with forested hills and small islands, giving way to the mosaic of lakes and pine forest around Gardermoen. The right side during this leg mostly overlooks featureless farmland toward the Swedish border. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, forested hills of Nordmarka, scattered lakes near Gardermoen, Oslo city skyline in the distance.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Oslo?
The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 2 hours 50 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 Reykjavik to Oslo flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea, with the flight path passing south of the Faroe Islands before reaching the Norwegian coast near Stavanger