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LED → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Finnish coastline, the vibrant city of Helsinki from a distance, and the dense, intricate patterns of the Åland Islands and Stockholm's northern archipelago.
Helsinki Skyline
Visible clear across the water, including the iconic white Helsinki Cathedral and the Suomenlinna sea fortress.
Åland Islands
A stunning mosaic of red granite islands and thousands of islets between Finland and Sweden.
Northern Stockholm Archipelago
A dense tapestry of emerald islands dotted with traditional red Swedish summer cottages.
Uppsala Skyline
During the final descent into Arlanda, look for the tall twin spires of the Uppsala Cathedral to the northwest.
The Åland Islands are the crown jewel of this route; sit on the right and keep your camera ready midway through the flight. During evening flights, the right side captures the sunset over the Swedish lakes and forests.
Kronstadt and Forts
Aerial view of the historic naval base and the protective dam system of Saint Petersburg.
Estonian North Coast
Rugged limestone cliffs and the distant skyline of Tallinn across the Gulf of Finland.
Western Archipelago
Large views of the Estonian islands like Hiiumaa and Saaremaa as the plane enters the Baltic Sea.
Southern Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of tiny, forested islands and maritime traffic heading toward the Swedish capital.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers the best perspective of the Soviet-era industrial architecture along the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland.
Distance: 691 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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