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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic sights of a polar crossing, including the Canadian Rockies, the northern expanses of the Greenland ice sheet, and the dramatic Norwegian coastline.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline immediately after departure from OAK.

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Canadian Rockies

Breathtaking views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of Alberta and British Columbia.

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Baffin Island

Dramatic Arctic tundra, frozen lakes, and the stark beauty of the Canadian Far North.

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Northern Greenland

Expansive views of the massive inland ice sheet and calving glaciers meeting the sea.

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Norwegian Fjords

Deep blue waters cutting into rugged mountains as the flight enters Scandinavian airspace.

The left side is the 'dark side' on this eastbound polar route, making it ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) during winter months. Keep your window shade up over Greenland; even in low light, the ice reflects moonlight or dawn beautifully. Beware of window frost at high latitudes.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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High Sierras

Views of the Sierra Nevada range and potentially Lake Tahoe depending on the specific flight path.

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Hudson Bay

A massive expanse of water that remains frozen for much of the year, showing unique ice patterns.

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Southern Greenland

Rugged alpine peaks and the southern tip of the world's largest island.

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Southern Norway

The mountainous interior and plateaus of Norway before crossing into Sweden.

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Stockholm Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of thousands of islands during the final descent into Arlanda.

The right side experiences more direct sunlight, which can be harsh for photography but great for seeing details of the Stockholm Archipelago upon arrival. In summer, you will experience the 'Midnight Sun' effect, where it never truly gets dark. Check the arrival direction; if landing to the south, the archipelago view is world-class.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,586 km (5,335 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 6 min

Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)

Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)

Route Type: International

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