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KOK → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (Kruunupyy) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most quintessential 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' experience, offering expansive views of the massive Päijänne water system and the lush greenery of the Finnish interior during the cruise phase.
Boreal Forest Canopy
Continuous, dense stretches of taiga forest that define the vast majority of the Finnish landscape.
Lake Päijänne
One of Finland's largest and deepest lakes, visible as a sprawling blue network mid-flight.
Vantaa Urban Grid
The neat residential developments and organized infrastructure of the capital region as you descend.
Winter Mosaic
In colder months, the thousands of small frozen lakes appear as brilliant white patches against dark pines.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the lake surfaces. Watch for the Salpausselkä ridges—immense glacial formations—as the aircraft transitions from the central lake district to the southern coastal plains.
Bothnian Coastline
Brief views of the shallow, island-dotted Gulf of Bothnia immediately after takeoff from Kokkola.
Ostrobothnian Plains
The flat, fertile agricultural 'breadbasket' of Finland, featuring unique long-strip farming patterns.
Helsinki Skyline
On clear days during a southerly landing pattern, the iconic white Cathedral can be spotted in the distance.
Baltic Sunsets
Stunning golden hour views over the Gulf of Bothnia and the distant Archipelago Sea during evening flights.
The right side is ideal for evening travel to catch the sunset over the Baltic Sea. During final descent into HEL, keep an eye out for the dense Nuuksio National Park forests providing a green border to the metropolitan area.
Distance: 390 km (242 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: KOK (63.721199035645, 23.143100738525)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: Domestic
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