Seeing Norwegian fjords (Sognefjord) from a plane6 ★
Norway's coast is so carved by fjords that its full shoreline runs tens of thousands of miles. The Sognefjord, the longest and deepest, runs more than 120 miles inland and over 4,000 ft deep. Look for dark water threading between snowy plateaus.
3 of our routes pass it. Norway · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Helsinki: sit on the right, 369 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Helsinki | Right | 369 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Oslo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 366 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Stockholm | Right | 371 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 Norwegian fjords (Sognefjord) from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Norwegian fjords (Sognefjord) from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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