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Which side of the plane to sit from Hemavan Airport (Hemavan) to Vilhelmina Airport (Vilhelmina)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Marsfjället massif and the stunning lake systems of southern Swedish Lapland as you descend towards Vilhelmina.

Right Side Highlights
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Marsfjället Massif

View the rugged and iconic silhouettes of the Marsfjällen mountains, a landmark of the southern Lapland landscape.

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Lake Malgomaj

The plane follows the northern shore of this long, deep lake, offering reflections of the surrounding hills.

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Borgefjell Vistas

On clear days, see across to the jagged peaks of Borgefjell National Park located near the Norwegian border.

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Kultsjön Lake System

Vibrant blue waters and complex shorelines visible as the terrain shifts from high alpine to the forested foothills.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the mountains if flying late in the afternoon. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the sharp transition from the Hemavan mountains to the lake-rich lowlands.

Left Side Highlights
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Norra Storfjället

Glimpse the highest peaks of the Vindelfjällen range, including the impressive Sytertoppen massif shortly after takeoff.

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Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve

Aerial views of one of Europe's largest protected wilderness areas, characterized by vast alpine plateaus.

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Ume River Valley

Follow the winding path of the Umeälven river as it carves through the transition from mountains to forest.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on the snow-capped peaks of the inner Vindelfjällen range. During winter, look for the stark contrast between the white tundra and the dark evergreen forests below.

Top Activities in Vilhelmina
Route Information

Distance: 159 km (99 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 16 min

Departure: HMV (65.80609893798828, 15.082799911499023)

Arrival: VHM (64.5791015625, 16.833599090576172)

Route Type: Domestic

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