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LGW → TOS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Tromsø Airport, (Tromso)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the jagged Norwegian coastline, the dramatic Lofoten archipelago, and is the primary side for viewing the Aurora Borealis or the Midnight Sun depending on the season.
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North Sea Transition
The shift from the English Channel to the vast, deep blues of the North Sea.
Western Fjords
Spectacular views of Norway's deep-cut glacial inlets as the plane moves north.
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
The massive white expanse of the largest glacier in mainland Europe.
Lofoten Islands
The iconic 'Lofoten Wall' of jagged peaks rising directly from the Arctic Ocean.
Aurora Borealis
The best side for darkness and northern exposure to see the Northern Lights on winter flights.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. On winter evening flights (Oct-Mar), keep your window blind up and eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis once north of Trondheim. In summer, the left side captures the stunning gold light of the Midnight Sun. The views of the Lofoten islands usually appear 30-40 minutes before landing.
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Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the winding Thames and South East England immediately after takeoff.
Jotunheimen National Park
The 'Home of the Giants,' featuring the highest mountain peaks in Northern Europe.
Scandinavian Interior
Vast stretches of taiga forest and thousands of frozen lakes in the Norwegian-Swedish borderlands.
Lyngen Alps
Dramatic, sharp-peaked mountains that dominate the final descent into Tromsø.
Tromsø Sound
The final approach often provides a clear view of the city, the Cathedral, and the bridge.
The right side is excellent for inland geography. If flying during the day, the lighting is often more favorable for photography here as the sun is usually positioned to the south/southwest, illuminating the mountains. Watch for the Lyngen Alps in the final 15 minutes of the flight; they are significantly more visible from this side during the standard approach into TOS.
Book Hotels in TromsoDistance: 2,289 km (1,422 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: TOS (69.68329620361328, 18.91889953613281)
Route Type: International
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