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HAD → BMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Halmstad Airport (Halmstad) to Stockholm-Bromma Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior aerial experience, combining the initial West Coast shoreline with a spectacular final approach over Drottningholm Palace and the Stockholm skyline.
Kattegat Coastline
Immediate views of Halmstad's sandy beaches and the shimmering North Sea shortly after takeoff.
Småland Highlands
The 'Sydsvenska höglandet' features more rugged, elevated terrain and deep green valleys.
Bråviken Bay
A dramatic Baltic Sea inlet near Norrköping with steep, forested shorelines cutting into the land.
Drottningholm Palace
The official residence of the Swedish Royal Family and its UNESCO-listed gardens are visible just before touchdown.
Stockholm City Center
On many approach paths, you get a panoramic view of the 'Venice of the North' and the iconic City Hall.
The right side is essential for photographers; the approach to Bromma is famous for its low pass over Drottningholm Palace. For evening flights, this side catches the golden hour glow over the Baltic inlets. Ensure you are seated either well in front of or behind the wing for the best view of the palace gardens.
Småland Wilderness
Expansive views of the dense 'Kingdom of Crystal' forests and thousands of scattered glacial lakes.
Lake Vättern
A view of the southern tip of Sweden's second-largest lake, known for its remarkably clear blue water.
Linköping Cathedral
The tall spire of the historic cathedral is visible as the flight crosses the fertile plains of Östergötland.
Mälaren Islands
The northern archipelago of Lake Mälaren comes into view during the final descent into the capital.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides the best view of the deep blue Vättern lake early in the journey. Keep an eye out for the Saab airfield in Linköping, where Swedish fighter jets are manufactured.
Distance: 422 km (262 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: HAD (56.69110107421875, 12.820199966430664)
Arrival: BMA (59.35440063476562, 17.941699981689453)
Route Type: Domestic
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