Seeing Mjøsa from a planeup to 4 ★
Norway's largest lake, about 60 miles long, with Lillehammer at its north end. The paddle steamer Skibladner, in service since 1856, still sails it. Look for a long, narrow lake in farmland and forest north of Oslo.
3 of our routes pass it. Norway · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Oslo to Amsterdam: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Oslo | Left | on the way down |
| Oslo to Amsterdam | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Oslo to Tromsø | Left | 9 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mjøsa from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mjøsa from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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