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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most iconic views of the flight, specifically the approach over Lake Mälaren and a direct view of the Drottningholm Palace just moments before landing at Bromma.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Småland Highlands

Vast stretches of dense pine and spruce forests typical of the Småland region immediately after departure from Växjö.

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Lake Vättern

On clear days, the western horizon reveals the deep blue expanse of Sweden's second-largest lake.

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Linköping Cathedral

The towering spire of the 13th-century cathedral is often visible as you fly over the aviation hub of Linköping.

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Drottningholm Palace

The Swedish Royal residence and UNESCO site is perfectly visible on the left when the aircraft follows the standard approach into BMA.

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Lake Mälaren

A beautiful mosaic of islands and bays as the plane descends into the Stockholm metropolitan area.

The left side is superior for photography during the final descent. For afternoon flights, the sun is positioned to your right, providing excellent front-lighting for the landmarks on the left. During winter months, the snow-covered forests of Småland create a stunning monochromatic landscape shortly after takeoff.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Roxen

A large, shallow lake near Linköping that serves as a major waypoint for the Göta Canal.

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Norrköping

Views of the 'Manchester of Sweden,' featuring historic industrial architecture and the Motala Ström river.

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Södermanland Coastline

Glimpses of the Baltic Sea coastline and the inner archipelago of the Stockholm region.

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Stockholm Cityscape

A panoramic view of the southern suburbs and the high-rise clusters of the capital's expanding skyline.

Choose the right side if you are flying in the early morning to catch the sunrise over the Baltic Sea. It offers a broader view of the Swedish industrial heartland. Keep an eye out for the distinct patterns of the Göta Canal's lock systems near the town of Berg as you pass the Linköping area.

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Route Information

Distance: 329 km (204 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 33 min

Departure: VXO (56.929100036621094, 14.727999687194824)

Arrival: BMA (59.35440063476562, 17.941699981689453)

Route Type: Domestic

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