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VDS → HFT
Which side of the plane to sit from Vadsø Airport (Vadsø) to Hammerfest Airport (Hammerfest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the rugged Barents Sea coastline and the dramatic peninsulas of northernmost mainland Europe, including the distant silhouettes of the North Cape region.
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Varangerhalvøya National Park
A high-altitude Arctic tundra landscape that remains snow-covered for much of the year.
Tanafjorden Mouth
The dramatic meeting point of the deep fjord waters and the turbulent Barents Sea.
Nordkinn Peninsula
Views of the remote cliffs including Kinnarodden, the northernmost point of mainland Europe.
Melkøya LNG Plant
The massive industrial island with its distinctive flare, located just outside Hammerfest.
Hammerfest Harbor
A stunning approach over the world's northernmost town nestled in a protective bay.
This is the 'coastal' side. During summer, the 24-hour midnight sun provides incredible lighting on the cliffs. Look north to catch glimpses of the Magerøya island (home to North Cape) in the distance if the flight path is northerly.
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Vadsø Townscape
Aerial view of the administrative center of Finnmark and its historic airship mast right after takeoff.
Tana River Estuary
The mouth of one of Europe's most important salmon rivers carving through the landscape.
Laksefjord Plateau
Vast, undulating mountain plateaus that characterize the interior of the Finnmark region.
Kvalsund Bridge
A prominent suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the island of Kvaløya during the final descent.
Sit toward the rear of the cabin to avoid the engine nacelles on the Dash 8 aircraft usually used for this route. In winter, this side catches the faint glow of the southern horizon during the polar night.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 240 km (149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: VDS (70.065299987793, 29.844699859619)
Arrival: HFT (70.67970275878899, 23.668600082397)
Route Type: Domestic
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