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HEL → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Scandinavian mountain range and the massive Vatnajökull glacier during the approach to Iceland.
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Helsinki Archipelago
Thousands of tiny, forested islands scattered across the blue waters of the Gulf of Finland.
High Coast of Sweden
The dramatic coastline of the Gulf of Bothnia, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rising land.
Norwegian Scandes
Jagged, snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys as the flight crosses the spine of Norway.
Vatnajökull Glacier
Europe's largest glacier by volume, appearing as a massive white expanse dominating the Icelandic horizon.
Icelandic Highlands
A desolate, otherworldly landscape of volcanic rock and braided glacial rivers on the approach to Keflavik.
The right side is essential for seeing the Vatnajökull glacier. On winter evening flights, this side faces north, which is the prime direction for spotting the Northern Lights. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the mountains from the south, providing excellent photographic opportunities of the Norwegian peaks.
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Helsinki Skyline
Panoramic views of the Finnish capital and the coastline during departure from Vantaa.
Hardangervidda Plateau
Europe's largest high mountain plateau, visible as a vast, barren landscape in southern Norway.
Westman Islands
A striking volcanic archipelago off the south coast of Iceland, including the island of Heimaey.
Surtsey Island
The youngest island in the world, formed by a volcanic eruption in 1963, visible on the southern approach.
Select the left side for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips into the North Atlantic. If the flight path follows the southern coast of Iceland, you will get a clearer look at the black sand beaches and the Atlantic waves. During winter, the low sun angle can cause significant glare on this side.
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Get eSIMs for IcelandDistance: 2,444 km (1,519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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