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GDN → AES
Which side of the plane to sit from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk) to Ålesund Airport (Alesund)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Swedish lake district followed by the breathtaking descent over the jagged Sunnmøre Alps and the deep fjords of Møre og Romsdal.
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Lake Vänern
Aerial views of Sweden's largest lake, looking like an inland sea with thousands of tiny islands.
Sunnmøre Alps
Spectacular, sharp-peaked mountains that rise directly from the fjords, often snow-capped year-round.
Fjord Networks
Deep blue glacier-carved valleys and fjords visible during the descent into Ålesund.
Ålesund Cityscape
A stunning bird's-eye view of the Art Nouveau city spread across several narrow islands.
Mount Aksla
Look for the famous viewpoint overlooking the town center just before the wheels touch down.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the mountains bathed in light. The best scenery begins approximately 20-30 minutes before landing as you enter Norwegian airspace. Keep your camera ready during the descent for some of the most dramatic mountain-meets-sea views in Europe.
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Baltic Horizon
Expansive views of the Baltic Sea immediately after departing the Polish coast.
Gothenburg Coastline
Views of the Swedish west coast and the Gothenburg archipelago as you cross into the Skagerrak.
Skagerrak Shipping
Spotting maritime traffic navigating the busy channels between Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Vigra & Giske
The flat, historical islands surrounding the airport during the final moments of the approach.
Opt for the left side on late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the North Sea. This side is typically calmer visually but offers a great sense of the transition from mainland Europe to the rugged Norwegian archipelago.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 1,155 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Arrival: AES (62.5625, 6.119699954986572)
Route Type: International
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