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SKN → ANX
Which side of the plane to sit from Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (Stokmarknes) to Andøya Airport (Andoya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Vesterålen mountain ranges, including the peaks of Hinnøya and the intricate fjords and bridges that connect the archipelago.
Sortland Bridge
The iconic blue cantilever bridge that connects the islands across the Sortlandsundet.
The Blue City
View of Sortland, known as 'Blåbyen,' where many buildings are painted in shades of blue.
Møysalen National Park
The towering peak of Møysalen, the highest point in Vesterålen, visible in the distance.
Sortlandsundet
A busy maritime channel where you can often spot the Hurtigruten coastal steamers.
Risøyrenna Channel
A shallow, dredged sailing channel near Risøyhamn with strikingly clear, light-colored water.
The right side is best for seeing the 'inner' beauty of the islands. Watch for the Sortland bridge shortly after takeoff. In winter, this side is excellent for spotting the Northern Lights over the mountain peaks.
The Norwegian Sea
Vast, uninterrupted views of the North Atlantic horizon and the deep blue Arctic waters.
Langøya Coastline
The rugged western edges of Langøya, featuring steep cliffs dropping directly into the sea.
Bleiksøya
A distinctive, pyramid-shaped bird island famous for its massive puffin colony.
Bleik Beach
A stunning crescent of white sand and turquoise water visible just before landing at Andøya.
Sit on the left if you want to see the famous Bleik beach and the open ocean. This side is particularly beautiful during sunset flights when the sun dips toward the horizon over the Atlantic.
Distance: 91 km (57 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: SKN (68.578826904297, 15.033416748047)
Arrival: ANX (69.292503356934, 16.144199371338)
Route Type: Domestic
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