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TOS → LYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Tromsø Airport, (Tromso) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (Svalbard)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the Spitsbergen coastline, featuring iconic glaciers and jagged peaks as you approach the archipelago from the south.
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Tromsø Archipelago
Stunning aerial views of the islands and deep fjords surrounding Tromsø immediately after takeoff.
Arctic Convergence
The transition from the Norwegian Sea to the Barents Sea, where water colors and ice patterns shift.
Sørkapp Land
The southernmost tip of Svalbard, characterized by sharp alpine peaks and the first major glaciers.
Hornsund Fjord
One of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords, known for its massive calving glaciers and the towering Hornsundtind mountain.
Bellsund
A sprawling fjord system with dramatic geological layers and wide glacial valleys visible during descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the glaciers. This side is especially dramatic during the 'Blue Hour' in the shoulder seasons (October or March), where the ice glows with a deep azure hue. Most flights to LYR approach from the south, making the left side the primary vantage point for the west coast wilderness.
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The iconic, jagged peaks of the mainland Norwegian coast visible during the first 15 minutes of flight.
Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
A remote, steep-cliffed island located exactly halfway between Tromsø and Longyearbyen, often surrounded by mist.
Storfjorden
Views toward the east of the massive fjord separating Spitsbergen from Edgeøya, often filled with sea ice.
Adventdalen
The broad, tundra-filled valley leading into Longyearbyen, visible during the final banking maneuvers.
Keep a close watch on the map for Bear Island (Bjørnøya) roughly 45-50 minutes into the flight; it is a rare and majestic sight if the weather is clear. During the summer midnight sun, this side provides excellent high-contrast lighting for the mountain ranges. If the plane lands toward the west (Runway 28), the right side gets a better view of the town itself.
Book Hotels in SvalbardDistance: 958 km (595 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: TOS (69.68329620361328, 18.91889953613281)
Arrival: LYR (78.246101379395, 15.465600013733)
Route Type: Domestic
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