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LGW → TRD
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Trondheim Airport Værnes (Trondheim)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Norwegian coastline and the approach over the Trondheimsfjord, including views of Trondheim city during the final descent.
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London Skyline
Distant views of the Shard and London skyline shortly after departure from Gatwick.
East Anglian Coast
Clear views of the English coastline near Norfolk before crossing the North Sea.
Western Fjords
Initial landfall in Norway reveals the spectacular, jagged coastline and deep fjords near Bergen.
Trondheim City
Excellent views of the city center, Nidaros Cathedral, and the Kristiansten Fortress on final approach.
Trondheimsfjord
The flight paths often follow the length of the fjord, offering stunning water and mountain contrasts.
Sit in the front half of the cabin for unobstructed views of the fjords. On evening flights, this side offers spectacular sunset views over the North Sea. In winter, keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis once north of the 60th parallel.
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South Downs
Immediate views of the rolling green hills and forests of the Sussex countryside after takeoff.
Jostedalsbreen
On clear days, you may see the white expanse of mainland Europe's largest glacier in the distance.
Jotunheimen Peaks
Views of Norway's highest mountain range and rugged interior plateaus.
Trøndelag Forests
Dense taiga forests and rolling interior hills typical of the Central Norway region.
Morning flights are best on this side to avoid direct sun glare. It is the preferred side for viewing the high mountain plateaus and glacial features of inland Norway. Note that the descent might be less scenic than the left side if the plane approaches from the east.
Book Hotels in TrondheimDistance: 1,518 km (943 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: TRD (63.45780179999999, 10.9239998)
Route Type: International
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