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AES → GDN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ålesund Airport (Alesund) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of Norway's alpine interior and a superior perspective of the Hel Peninsula and Gdańsk Bay during the descent.
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Sunnmøre Alps
Dramatic, jagged mountain peaks rising directly from the fjords immediately after takeoff.
Telemark Plateau
Expansive views of Southern Norway's wilderness, deep valleys, and frozen lakes.
Swedish Archipelago
Clusters of thousands of small islands along the West Coast of Sweden during mid-flight.
Hel Peninsula
A striking, narrow scythe-shaped sandbar extending 35km into the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk Shipyards
Industrial heritage and the historic city center visible during the final approach.
Sit on the left (Port) for the most iconic arrival view of the Hel Peninsula. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare. Look out early for the Hjørundfjord peaks which are world-renowned for their alpine beauty.
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Atlantic Coastline
The rugged western fringe of Norway and the North Sea horizon upon departure.
Skagerrak Strait
High-altitude views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes connecting the seas.
North Jutland
The distant northern tip of Denmark where the North Sea meets the Kattegat.
Słowiński National Park
The massive 'moving' white sand dunes on the Polish coast near Łeba.
Gdynia Waterfront
Views of the modern port city and its modernist architecture before landing.
Choose the right side (Starboard) if flying during sunset, as you will have front-row seats to the sun dipping into the Baltic Sea. This side is also excellent for spotting the unique desert-like dunes of the Polish coast if the flight path follows the shoreline closely.
Book Hotels in GdanskDistance: 1,155 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: AES (62.5625, 6.119699954986572)
Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Route Type: International
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