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HEL → VAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Vaasa Airport (Vaasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Finnish coastline and the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago during the descent into Vaasa.
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Nuuksio National Park
Aerial view of the dense forests and rugged lake landscapes immediately after departing Helsinki.
City of Tampere
The unique industrial city situated on an isthmus between Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi.
Gulf of Bothnia Coast
The rugged western coastline of Finland featuring shallow bays and thousands of tiny islands.
Kvarken Archipelago
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique 'de Geer' moraines formed by glacial retreat.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Bothnia. As the plane descends into Vaasa, look closely for the washboard-like land patterns of the archipelago, which are best seen from this side during the final approach.
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Greater Helsinki Area
A sprawling view of the capital region's urban development and suburban green spaces upon takeoff.
Häme Lake District
Views of the intricate network of lakes including Vanajavesi and the surrounding agricultural lands.
Ostrobothnian Plains
The distinctively flat and expansive farmland of Pohjanmaa, dotted with traditional red barns.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a more terrestrial view of Finland's vast interior forests and the transition into the exceptionally flat agricultural heartland of the west.
Book Hotels in VaasaDistance: 348 km (216 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: VAA (63.050701141357, 21.762199401855)
Route Type: Domestic
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