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ARN → VAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Vaasa Airport (Vaasa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the dense Stockholm archipelago upon departure and the UNESCO-listed Kvarken archipelago during the descent into Vaasa.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Stunning views of thousands of small islands and summer cottages immediately after departing Arlanda.
Åland Islands
The autonomous Finnish archipelago appearing as a massive network of islands to the south/east.
Kvarken Archipelago
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for unique De Geer moraines and rapid land uplift geological features.
Vaasa City Center
Excellent views of the city's grid-patterned streets and the central square during the landing sequence.
This is the premier side for this route. For the best photography of the Kvarken moraines, choose a morning flight to have the light accentuating the geological ridges. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Stockholm island chains.
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Uppland Coastline
Bird's-eye view of the northern Swedish coast and the forests of Uppland shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Bothnia
Deep blue expanses of the northern Baltic Sea during the mid-flight cruise phase.
Vaskiluoto Island
The industrial port and power plant area of Vaasa visible during the final approach.
Sit here if you enjoy wide-open sea horizons and want to avoid direct glare from the sun on afternoon flights heading northeast. In winter, look for the ice edge where the sea begins to freeze near the coast.
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Get eSIMs for FinlandDistance: 430 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: VAA (63.050701141357, 21.762199401855)
Route Type: International
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