TOS to OSL: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Tromsø (TOS) to Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) is a 1,115 km (693 mi), roughly 1h 49m southbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime TOS to OSL departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Left | Right | Night |
| June solstice | Left | Left | Right |
| September equinox | Left | Left | Right |
| December solstice | Both | Right | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
The left side wins for views, and it is also the sun side. So you get the better scenery with more light on the window. If you prefer a dimmer cabin, the right side is calmer; if you want the scenery, sit left.
TOS to OSL is a left-side route for views, but that left side also takes the sun on a typical daytime flight. Pick left for the scenery, right for less glare.
Takeoff
After takeoff from TOS, depending on the runway in use, the right side gets Ånderdalen National Park about 7 minutes in. It is brief, so you want to be ready early.
En route
- 14m in← LeftAbisko National Park
About 14 minutes in, the left side gets Abisko National Park. It is a clean alpine view from cruise altitude, and it is one of the stronger early picks on this route.
- 19m in← LeftKebnekaise
A few minutes later, Kebnekaise sits on the left. You see Sweden's highest mountain as a sharp high point rather than a broad landscape.
- 23m in← LeftStora Sjöfallet National Park
Around 23 minutes in, Stora Sjöfallet National Park stays on the left. It is part of the better run of northern scenery on this side.
- 26m in← LeftSarek National Park
By about 26 minutes in, Sarek National Park is also on the left. This is another left-side stretch where the terrain keeps the same pattern of parks and open country.
- 38m inRight →Svartisen
Near 38 minutes in, Svartisen is on the right. It is the closer-side glacier call on this leg, so it only flashes past if you are on that side.
Landing
On descent toward OSL, depending on the runway in use, the right side gets Mjøsa and then Oslo near landing. Utøya is also on the right, close to touchdown.
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 TOS to OSL?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on TOS to OSL flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the right side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from TOS to OSL?
The great-circle distance is 1,115 km (693 mi), which works out to roughly 1h 49m in the air on this southbound 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 should I sit on from TOS to OSL?
Sit on the left. That is the better views side on this route, even though it is also the sunnier side.
What do you see on the right side of this flight?
The right side gets Ånderdalen National Park after departure, then Svartisen, Mjøsa, Utøya, and Oslo near landing.