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SDL → LLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (Sundsvall) to Luleå Airport (Lulea)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the UNESCO World Heritage High Coast, featuring dramatic cliffs, numerous islands, and the vast expanse of the Gulf of Bothnia.
The High Coast
The world's highest coastline where land rises at a record pace; look for steep granite cliffs plunging into the sea.
High Coast Bridge
The massive suspension bridge crossing the Ångermanälven river, often visible shortly after departure from SDL.
Ulvön Islands
The picturesque archipelago known for its historic fishing villages and traditional sour herring production.
Bothnian Seascape
Wide vistas of the Gulf of Bothnia, often dotted with merchant ships heading to northern industrial ports.
Luleå Archipelago
A spectacular collection of over 1,300 islands visible during the final descent into Luleå Airport.
The right side is essential for seeing the Höga Kusten. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the coast, with the sun reflecting off the water. In winter, keep an eye out for frozen sea patterns and icebreakers carving paths through the thick pack ice near Luleå.
Vast Taiga
Sweeping views of the dense Swedish boreal forests and rolling timberlands characteristic of Norrland.
River Crossings
Overhead views of major northern river systems including the Ångermanälven and Umeälven as they flow toward the coast.
Västerbotten Hinterland
A glimpse of small inland towns and the organized grid of Swedish forestry management.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights. It is also the better side for viewing the aurora borealis if flying during the dark winter months, as it faces away from the coastal light pollution.
Distance: 405 km (252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: SDL (62.528099060058594, 17.443899154663086)
Arrival: LLA (65.543800354004, 22.121999740601)
Route Type: Domestic
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