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VDS → KKN
Which side of the plane to sit from Vadsø Airport (Vadsø) to Kirkenes Airport (Høybuktmoen) (Kirkenes)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an expansive view of the Varangerfjord opening into the Barents Sea and the rugged coastal mountains near the Russian border.
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Varangerfjorden
The vast Arctic fjord separating the Varanger and Kola Peninsulas.
Barents Sea
Vistas of the open Arctic Ocean extending toward the North Pole.
Russian Borderlands
Distant views of the mountain ranges marking the international boundary.
Coastal Cliffs
Dramatic, treeless cliffs and rocky shorelines characteristic of the high north.
Choose the left side for sunrise views on morning flights. In winter, this side offers the best chance to see the aurora borealis over the open sea if flying during the polar night.
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Inner Varangerfjord
The narrower, more sheltered waters toward the western end of the fjord.
Pasvik Valley
Distant views of the northernmost pine forests and the valley stretching south.
Kirkenes Town
A bird's-eye view of the local settlement and its industrial port facilities.
Arctic Tundra
The unique landscape of low hills and small lakes that remain frozen for most of the year.
The right side is ideal for seeing the town of Kirkenes during the final approach. Keep an eye out for the iron ore extraction sites and the local harbor where the Hurtigruten coastal ferry docks.
Book Hotels in KirkenesDistance: 38 km (24 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: VDS (70.065299987793, 29.844699859619)
Arrival: KKN (69.725799560547, 29.891300201416)
Route Type: Domestic
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