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Our Recommendation
9.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a legendary view of the Seven Sisters mountain range and the historic Helgeland mainland, offering the most iconic photographic opportunities of the flight.

Right Side Highlights
9.5
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Torghatten

The famous mountain with a natural hole through its center; visible immediately after takeoff if the flight path heads north or loops back.

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The Seven Sisters

The 'De syv søstre' mountain range, featuring seven majestic peaks that rise dramatically from the sea to heights over 1,000 meters.

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Alstahaug

Historical site featuring a medieval stone church and the Petter Dass Museum, nestled at the foot of the mountains.

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Sandnessjøen Waterfront

A beautiful aerial view of the coastal town and its harbor as the aircraft descends into Stokka Airport.

The right side is essential for seeing the Seven Sisters. As this is a very short flight operated by Widerøe at low altitudes, the mountains will appear massive. Sit toward the front or rear to avoid the engine and landing gear of the Dash 8 obstructing your view of the mountain peaks.

Left Side Highlights
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Vega Archipelago

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a vast cluster of thousands of islands, islets, and reefs stretching out to the Norwegian Sea.

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Remote Beaches

Glimpses of hidden white sand beaches and turquoise waters on the islands of Ylvingen and surrounding coastal outcrops.

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Hurtigruten Lane

The main coastal shipping route where you can often spot the iconic Norwegian coastal steamers navigating the narrow channels.

Choose the left side for spectacular views of the evening sun over the ocean during summer. It is the best side for appreciating the sheer scale of the 6,500 islands in the Vega region. Keep your camera ready for the dramatic contrast between the deep blue sea and the scattered green islets.

Top Activities in Sandnessjoen
Route Information

Distance: 56 km (35 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 min

Departure: BNN (65.461097717285, 12.217499732971)

Arrival: SSJ (65.95680236816399, 12.468899726868)

Route Type: Domestic

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