OSL to TOS: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Tromsø (TOS) is a 1,115 km (693 mi), roughly 1h 49m northbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime OSL to TOS departures the sun favors the right side — sit on the left (an A seat) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Both | Left |
| September equinox | Right | Both | Left |
| December solstice | Night | Both | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
The right side gives you the better views, and it is also the sunny side. If you fly in the morning, expect more light on that side; later in the day the glare eases a bit, but the tradeoff stays the same.
Sit on the right for the best views on this Oslo to Tromsø flight. The shade is on the left, so you trade a little glare for the stronger side.
Takeoff
After takeoff, look left, depending on the runway in use. Oslo, Mjøsa, and Utøya sit on that side during the climb, so the first minutes favor a left-side window.
En route
- 17m inRight →Fulufjället National Park
About 17 minutes in, Fulufjället National Park appears on the right. It is a brief climb-side view, so keep your window seat ready.
- 25m inRight →Sonfjället National Park
Around 25 minutes in, Sonfjället National Park stays on the right. You get a clean look at the park from cruise height.
- 36m inRight →Storsjön
About 36 minutes in, Storsjön is also on the right. It reads as a broad lake shape, easy to pick out from above.
- 1h 11m in← LeftSvartisen
Near 71 minutes in, Svartisen is off the left side. It comes and goes as a pale ice field rather than a long view.
- 1h 23m inRight →Sarek National Park
Around 83 minutes in, Sarek National Park is on the right during descent. It is one of the stronger right-side picks on the way north.
- 1h 30m inRight →Kebnekaise
About 90 minutes in, Kebnekaise is on the right. It sits far enough below to show as a mountain shape rather than a close-up peak.
Landing
On descent, look left, depending on the runway in use. Lofoten and Ånderdalen National Park both sit on that side as you come in, so the left window keeps paying off near landing.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from OSL to TOS?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the right side of the aircraft, so the left side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose an A seat.
Which side has the sunset views on OSL to TOS flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the left side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from OSL to TOS?
The great-circle distance is 1,115 km (693 mi), which works out to roughly 1h 49m in the air on this northbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side of the plane is best from Oslo to Tromsø?
The right side has the better views on this route. The left side is the shade side.
What can I see near takeoff and landing on OSL to TOS?
Near takeoff, Oslo, Mjøsa, and Utøya are on the left. Near landing, Lofoten and Ånderdalen National Park are also on the left.