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SVO β†’ OSL

Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Baltic coastline, the Stockholm archipelago, and the scenic approach through the Oslofjord.

Left Side Highlights
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Moscow Cityscape

Aerial perspective of the sprawling Russian capital and its northern suburban architecture shortly after takeoff.

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Baltic Coastline

Clear views of the Estonian and Latvian coastlines as the flight crosses into the Baltic Sea.

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Stockholm Archipelago

Thousands of tiny islands and islets dotting the Swedish coast near the mid-point of the journey.

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Oslofjord

The dramatic water entrance to Norway, featuring winding channels and busy maritime shipping lanes.

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Oslo City and Harbor

A glimpse of the city center and the iconic waterfront developments during the final descent phase.

Sit on the left for sunset views over the water on evening flights. During the final approach into OSL from the south, the left side typically offers the best view of the Oslofjord and the city's modern barcode district.

Right Side Highlights
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St. Petersburg Vicinity

Distant views of the Gulf of Finland and the historic 'Northern Venice' to the north.

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Finnish Lake District

The intricate patterns of thousands of lakes visible across the horizon in Southern Finland.

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Lake VΓ€nern

Sweden's largest lake, appearing like a small sea with its vast blue expanse and scattered islands.

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Scandinavian Forests

Dense, sprawling taiga forests that characterize the landscape of inland Sweden and Norway.

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Romerike Hills

The rolling hills and rugged Norwegian terrain immediately surrounding the Gardermoen airport area.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a great view of the inland geography and the transition from the flat Russian plains to the rugged Scandinavian Shield.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,606 km (998 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min

Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Arrival: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)

Route Type: International

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