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SOJ → HFT
Which side of the plane to sit from Sørkjosen Airport (Sorkjosen) to Hammerfest Airport (Hammerfest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the jagged Seiland National Park peaks, the northernmost glaciers of mainland Europe, and a dramatic final approach over the colorful town of Hammerfest.
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Seiland National Park
Home to the two northernmost glaciers on the Norwegian mainland, Seilandsjøkelen and Nordmannsjøkelen.
Kvænangen Fjord
Deep, narrow fjord systems cutting into the mainland with dramatic alpine backdrops.
Hammerfest Town
A stunning aerial perspective of the world's northernmost town as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Melkøya LNG Plant
The high-tech industrial island facility that processes gas from the Snøhvit field, glowing with lights at night.
This is the preferred side for land-based scenery. Watch for the glaciers on Seiland roughly halfway through the flight. On the final descent into HFT, you will get a perfect view of the harbor and the iconic Hammerfest Church.
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Reisafjorden
Immediate views of the deep fjord waters and steep slopes as the plane climbs out of Sørkjosen.
Sørøya Island
The massive, rugged coastline of Norway's fourth-largest island, known for its sheer cliffs and birdlife.
Barents Sea
Uninterrupted views of the vast Arctic horizon where the North Atlantic meets the Barents Sea.
Loppa Plateau
A glimpse of the remote and wild coastal mountains that define the border between Troms and Finnmark.
Choose this side during evening flights in summer to experience the Midnight Sun reflecting off the Barents Sea. It offers a cleaner view of the open ocean and the dramatic, isolated islands of the far north.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 142 km (88 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: SOJ (69.786796569824, 20.959400177002)
Arrival: HFT (70.67970275878899, 23.668600082397)
Route Type: Domestic
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