About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Landvetter (GOT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Gothenborg. While the left side offers the better Zurich departure view, the right side wins overall. It provides good views during the cruise over the Danish straits and the Kattegat coastline, and delivers the superior landing approach with Gothenburg's river delta and archipelago clearly visible.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 (southward) or 28 (westward). On a northbound flight to Gothenburg, the aircraft will turn left after takeoff, giving left-side passengers views over Lake Zurich and the city center before climbing northeast. The right side faces industrial areas and the airport perimeter. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich stretching southeast, Zurich city center and the Limmat river valley, the Uetliberg ridge to the west, distant Alps on the southern horizon.
What can I see when landing at Landvetter in Gothenborg?
When landing at Landvetter (GOT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gothenburg Landvetter typically lands on runway 03 (northward approach from the south) or runway 21 (southward). On approach from the south-southwest, right-side passengers get views over the Gothenburg archipelago and the mouth of the Göta älv river entering the Kattegat. The left side faces inland forest and industrial zones. Notable sights include: Gothenburg city center and the Göta älv river, the southern Swedish archipelago islands in the Kattegat, Lake Landvetter to the east, forested Västergötland plateau.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Gothenborg?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Landvetter (GOT) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Zurich to Gothenborg flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over southern Germany, crossing the Rhine near Basel, then over the North German Plain. It crosses the Danish peninsula of Jutland, offering views of the flat agricultural landscape and the Kattegat strait. The final leg crosses the Swedish west coast lowlands before descending into Gothenburg.