While the left seat offers the better Rovaniemi departure view, the right seat wins overall because the Bavarian Alps on approach to Munich are among the most spectacular aerial views in Europe. The right seat also captures the Gulf of Bothnia coastline and Swedish lake district during the mid-flight over Scandinavia, and the alpine arrival is the highlight of the journey.
Flight Path
Gulf of Bothnia crossing between Finland and Sweden, Swedish lake district with thousands of lakes visible (Dalarna region), crossing into Denmark or northern Germany over the Baltic coast, flat North German Plain, then the dramatic rise of the Bavarian Alps as you approach Munich from the north
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Takeoff from RVN
LEFTRovaniemi airport runway 03/21 means southbound departures head roughly south. A left (east) seat gives you a view over the Kemijoki River winding through the city and the forested Lapland landscape. The city center and the distinctive confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers are clearly visible on the left side during climb-out.
Landing at MUC
RIGHTMunich airport sits northeast of the city, and approaches typically come from the north or northeast on runway 26L/26R heading west. A right (north) seat on final approach gives a clear view of the Bavarian Alps rising to the south, including the Zugspitze massif and the Karwendel range, while the left side faces the flat Bavarian plain. The Alps are one of the most dramatic aerial sights in Europe and are best framed from the right on this approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rovaniemi to Munich. While the left seat offers the better Rovaniemi departure view, the right seat wins overall because the Bavarian Alps on approach to Munich are among the most spectacular aerial views in Europe. The right seat also captures the Gulf of Bothnia coastline and Swedish lake district during the mid-flight over Scandinavia, and the alpine arrival is the highlight of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Rovaniemi in Rovaniemi?
During takeoff from Rovaniemi (RVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Rovaniemi airport runway 03/21 means southbound departures head roughly south. A left (east) seat gives you a view over the Kemijoki River winding through the city and the forested Lapland landscape. The city center and the distinctive confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers are clearly visible on the left side during climb-out. Notable sights include: Kemijoki and Ounasjoki river confluence, Rovaniemi city center grid, vast boreal taiga forest stretching east, frozen lake systems in winter.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich airport sits northeast of the city, and approaches typically come from the north or northeast on runway 26L/26R heading west. A right (north) seat on final approach gives a clear view of the Bavarian Alps rising to the south, including the Zugspitze massif and the Karwendel range, while the left side faces the flat Bavarian plain. The Alps are one of the most dramatic aerial sights in Europe and are best framed from the right on this approach. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps including Zugspitze massif, Karwendel range, Chiemsee lake to the southeast, Isar River valley.
How long is the flight from Rovaniemi to Munich?
The flight from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Rovaniemi to Munich flight path pass over?
Gulf of Bothnia crossing between Finland and Sweden, Swedish lake district with thousands of lakes visible (Dalarna region), crossing into Denmark or northern Germany over the Baltic coast, flat North German Plain, then the dramatic rise of the Bavarian Alps as you approach Munich from the north