The right side offers a brief Alpine view on departure and the more visually distinct Baltic coastline and Stockholm archipelago on arrival, while the left side mostly overlooks flat German farmland and forest with no strong landmarks.
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Flight Path
Zurich to Stockholm is 924 miles (1,487 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cruise track passes over northern Germany near the Baltic coast and crosses open Baltic Sea waters before reaching southern Sweden's lake-dotted landscape.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ZRH
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out from Zurich and banks northeast toward Germany, the Alps recede to the south on the right side, giving a brief but striking view of snow-capped peaks before the plane levels off over the Swiss plateau.
Landing at ARN
RIGHTOn approach into Arlanda from the south, the Stockholm archipelago's scattered islands and inlets of the Baltic Sea appear ahead and to the right before the runway comes into view, adding real coastal texture missing from the flat forested land to the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Stockholm. The right side offers a brief Alpine view on departure and the more visually distinct Baltic coastline and Stockholm archipelago on arrival, while the left side mostly overlooks flat German farmland and forest with no strong landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out from Zurich and banks northeast toward Germany, the Alps recede to the south on the right side, giving a brief but striking view of snow-capped peaks before the plane levels off over the Swiss plateau. Notable sights include: Swiss Alps foothills, Lake Zurich, Zurich cityscape.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Arlanda from the south, the Stockholm archipelago's scattered islands and inlets of the Baltic Sea appear ahead and to the right before the runway comes into view, adding real coastal texture missing from the flat forested land to the left. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago islands, Baltic Sea inlets, Swedish pine forests, Lake Mälaren glimpses.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Stockholm?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 924 miles (1,487 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Zurich to Stockholm flight path pass over?
Cruise track passes over northern Germany near the Baltic coast and crosses open Baltic Sea waters before reaching southern Sweden's lake-dotted landscape.