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KKN → VDS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kirkenes Airport (Høybuktmoen) (Kirkenes) to Vadsø Airport (Vadsø)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers expansive views of the Barents Sea and the iconic Vadsøya island, featuring the historic airship mast used by polar explorers, as you approach the destination.
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Barents Sea
Uninterrupted views of the cold, dark waters of the Arctic Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
Ekkerøy Bird Colony
A prominent headland and nature reserve known for its massive kittiwake colonies, visible just east of Vadsø.
Vadsøya Airship Mast
The historic mooring mast used by Amundsen and Nobile for their North Pole expeditions in the 1920s.
This side is superior for the landing approach into Vadsø. Watch closely during the final minutes of the flight to spot the airship mast on Vadsøya island. In winter, this side is ideal for potentially spotting the Aurora Borealis over the open sea on night flights.
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Inner Varangerfjord
Deep blue subarctic waters stretching west toward the interior of Finnmark.
Bugøynes Coastline
Views of the remote and picturesque fishing village known as Little Finland against the rocky shore.
Varangerhalvøya Plateau
The vast, treeless tundra of the Varanger Peninsula National Park visible during the northern leg.
Sit on the left if flying in the afternoon to catch the soft Arctic light reflecting off the fjords and the undulating hills of the tundra. It provides a better sense of the scale of the Norwegian wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 38 km (24 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: KKN (69.725799560547, 29.891300201416)
Arrival: VDS (70.065299987793, 29.844699859619)
Route Type: Domestic
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