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BGO → FAE
Which side of the plane to sit from Bergen Airport Flesland (Bergen) to Vagar Airport (Vagar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the northern Faroese archipelago, including the highest peaks and the most dramatic cliff formations during the approach to Vagar.
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Hjeltefjorden
The primary shipping lane out of Bergen, offering views of the rugged Norwegian coast.
Fedje
A picturesque island known as 'the village in the sea' at the edge of the Norwegian territory.
Slættaratindur
Views of the highest peak in the Faroe Islands standing at 880 meters.
Northern Fjords
Dramatic aerial perspectives of the deep, narrow inlets on Streymoy and Eysturoy islands.
Kalsoy
The thin, mountainous island famous for its steep ridgelines and the Kallur lighthouse area.
The right side is ideal for capturing the dramatic scale of the northern islands. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the green slopes of the Faroese mountains.
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Sotra Archipelago
Intricate network of islands and bridges immediately after takeoff from Bergen.
North Sea Infrastructure
Frequent sightings of offshore supply ships and occasionally distant oil platforms.
Suðuroy
The southernmost Faroese island, known for its steep western cliffs and green plateaus.
Sandoy
Large, relatively flat islands that contrast with the ruggedness of the northern group.
Sørvágsvatn Lake
The iconic 'lake above the ocean' may be visible if the approach path aligns with Runway 30.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the southern islands of the Faroes. This side is also less likely to have glare from the sun on afternoon flights departing Bergen westward.
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Get eSIMs for Faroe IslandsDistance: 697 km (433 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: BGO (60.29339981, 5.218140125)
Arrival: FAE (62.0635986328125, -7.277219772338867)
Route Type: International
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