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TRD → AES
Which side of the plane to sit from Trondheim Airport Værnes (Trondheim) to Ålesund Airport (Alesund)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Trondheim fjord landscape to the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps and deep glacial valleys.
Trondheim City
Immediately after departure from Værnes, you get a clear view of the city center, Nidaros Cathedral, and the winding Nidelva river.
Trollheimen Mountains
As the plane heads southwest, the rugged and often snow-dusted peaks of the Trollheimen range dominate the horizon to the east.
Sunndalsfjord
A glimpse into one of the region's deepest fjords, surrounded by steep cliffs that drop vertically into the dark water.
Sunnmøre Alps
The approach to Ålesund provides spectacular views of the sharp, alpine peaks of Sunnmøre, which rise directly from the fjords.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. During morning flights, the sun illuminates the mountain faces, highlighting the geological textures. In winter, the low sun creates long, dramatic shadows across the valleys of Trollheimen.
Hitra and Frøya
Look out over the vast archipelago to the northwest, characterized by thousands of small islands and the famous wind farms of the coast.
Kristiansund
The plane often passes near this island-based city, where you can see the unique bridge connections between its four main islands.
The Atlantic Road
If the flight path is coastal, you may spot the iconic curves of the Atlantic Ocean Road connecting Averøy to the mainland.
Molde Panorama
The 'City of Roses' is visible nestled along the Moldefjord, backed by the impressive 222 peaks of the Molde panorama.
The right side is superior for sunset flights, as the sun dips into the Atlantic Ocean, creating vibrant colors over the coastal islands. Keep an eye out for the 'Hurtigruten' coastal steamers which are frequently visible in the shipping lanes below.
Distance: 262 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: TRD (63.45780179999999, 10.9239998)
Arrival: AES (62.5625, 6.119699954986572)
Route Type: Domestic
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