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Which side of the plane to sit from Bodø Airport (Bodo) to Bergen Airport Flesland (Bergen)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a spectacular view of the interior mountain ranges, including the massive Svartisen glacier and the legendary Seven Sisters mountains, offering a more dramatic vertical landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Svartisen Glacier

Norway's second-largest glacier, visible shortly after takeoff from Bodø, showing its deep blue ice and crevasses.

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The Seven Sisters

The famous mountain range near Sandnessjøen consisting of seven peaks lined up along the coast.

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Okstindan Range

The highest mountains in Northern Norway, often referred to as the 'Roof of Nordland,' featuring jagged peaks.

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Inner Fjords

Deep, narrow fjords like the Nordfjord and Sunnfjord carving into the mainland with steep cliffs.

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Bergen Seven Mountains

On final approach, the iconic mountains surrounding Bergen, including Ulriken and Fløyen, come into view.

Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights, which light up the mountain peaks. Look out the window within the first 15-20 minutes to catch the best views of the glaciers. In winter, the high-altitude snowfields are particularly brilliant against the low sun.

Right Side Highlights
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Helgeland Archipelago

An incredible landscape of thousands of islands and islets scattered across the shallow coastal waters.

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Torghatten

The famous mountain with a natural hole clean through its center, located just outside Brønnøysund.

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Vega Archipelago

A UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of numerous islands that have been inhabited for over 10,000 years.

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Sognefjord Mouth

The point where the world's longest and deepest fjord meets the open North Sea near the end of the flight.

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Hurtigruten Route

Keep an eye out for the coastal steamers navigating the intricate 'Fairway' between the islands.

The right side is superior for sunset photography on late afternoon flights over the North Sea. Use a flight tracker to identify Torghatten as it is small from cruising altitude; it will appear about 25 minutes after departing Bodø. This side offers a better sense of Norway's vast coastline.

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Route Information

Distance: 894 km (556 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: BOO (67.26920318603516, 14.365300178527832)

Arrival: BGO (60.29339981, 5.218140125)

Route Type: Domestic

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