World Tour 062-Trondheim to Kiruna – Norway-Sweden

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Welcome to a grand expedition through the pristine wonders of Western and Northern Norway, a land of extraordinary fjords, rugged coastlines, and ethereal landscapes. This stage commences in the historic city of Trondheim, where medieval charm meets modern vitality. From here, you’ll embark on a easterly course into Sweden, before heading back to the dramatic coastline and untamed beauty of Norway. A highlight of the stage is the iconic Lofoten peninsula. This archipelago, with its soaring peaks, quaint fishing villages, and vivid seascapes, is a painter’s dream and a hiker’s paradise. Continuing your voyage northward, you’ll arrive in Tromso, the northernmost city in Norway. Known as the Paris of the North, Tromso effortlessly combines urban elegance with Arctic allure. The final part of this stage will lead you eastward, through the Lapp Gate, where you cross into the rugged beauty of Lapland. Here, the landscape transforms, revealing vast stretches of tundra, punctuated by sparkling lakes and ancient forests on the way to the stage destination in Sweden’s most northerly city, Kiruna.

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Total Legs: 21 Total Distance: 1002 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 0 minutes

Leg 1

Flying from ENVA

Leg Distance: 26.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.

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ENVA(ENVA) to Stjordalselva(POI1)

Distance: 6.92NM Bearing: 83° 3 minutes

After takeoff fly east, following the Stjørdal River along a wide valley

Stjordalselva(POI1) to Stjordalselva(POI2)

Distance: 2NM Bearing: 124° 1 minutes

Where the river meets the smaller Forra River, it will turn southeast through a narrow valley

Stjordalselva(POI2) to Stjordalselva(POI3)

Distance: 1.84NM Bearing: 43° 1 minutes

The river will turn northeast briefly before continuing east along the narrow valley

Stjordalselva(POI3) to Stjordalselva(POI4)

Distance: 5.31NM Bearing: 80° 3 minutes

Stay with the river as it heads east before making a sharp left – right kink

Stjordalselva(POI4) to Meraker(POI5)

Distance: 7.44NM Bearing: 108° 4 minutes

The river will turn slightly to the southeast before the valley widens out, passing the town of Krokstad on the way to the town of Meråker

Meraker(POI5) to ENME(ENME)

Distance: 3.32NM Bearing: 140° 2 minutes

As the river continues east from Meraker, follow the smaller valley branching off to the southeast to the small grass airfield

Leg 2

Flying from ENME

Leg Distance: 50.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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ENME(ENME) to Gronbergdammen(POI6)

Distance: 2.78NM Bearing: 75° 1 minutes

After takeoff, fly east to nearby Grønberg Dam

Gronbergdammen(POI6) to Storlien(POI7)

Distance: 6.13NM Bearing: 121° 3 minutes

Follow the E14 highway southeast along the valley, which will soon open out to a large area of flat land as you head towards the border with Sweden, where the road will cross a small mountain pass

Storlien(POI7) to Rensjon(POI8)

Distance: 5.88NM Bearing: 54° 3 minutes

As you reach the ski resort town of Storlien, turn northeast and fly across the flat land to Rensjön lake, a pair of long lakes divided by a narrow middle section

Rensjon(POI8) to Bodsjon(POI9)

Distance: 9.95NM Bearing: 54° 5 minutes

Continue northeast to Bodsjon lake which has a small island at its center, and is at the western end of a chain of lakes

Bodsjon(POI9) to Tannforsen(POI10)

Distance: 4.89NM Bearing: 85° 2 minutes

Turn east and head along the lakes towards the nearby mountains. Separating two of these lakes is Tannforsen, Sweden's largest waterfall and popular tourist attraction

Tannforsen(POI10) to Areskutan(POI11)

Distance: 6.13NM Bearing: 90° 3 minutes

Continue east as you climb towards the mountain peak of Areskutan

Areskutan(POI11) to Are(POI12)

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 139° 1 minutes

As you near the peak, turn southeast and descend to the popular ski resort town of Åre, which lies between the mountain and the river. Enjoy the spectacular view on the way

Are(POI12) to Undersaker(POI13)

Distance: 6.94NM Bearing: 130° 3 minutes

Follow the river southeast

Undersaker(POI13) to ESJA(ESJA)

Distance: 4.68NM Bearing: 69° 2 minutes

The river will curve around to the northeast towards Liten lake. Just before the lake you will see Moland Airfield next to the river

Leg 3

Flying from ESJA

Leg Distance: 30.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.

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ESJA(ESJA) to Morsil(POI14)

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 96° 3 minutes

Fly along the lake to its eastern end, where it will narrow and lead you to the town of Morsil

Morsil(POI14) to Ockesjon(POI15)

Distance: 4.41NM Bearing: 108° 2 minutes

Follow the waterway southeast, where it will soon widen out into another lake, Ockesjon

Ockesjon(POI15) to Storsjon(POI16)

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 89° 6 minutes

Continue east to Storsjon, Sweden's fifth largest lake

Storsjon(POI16) to ESNZ(ESNZ)

Distance: 8.22NM Bearing: 109° 4 minutes

A large island near the eastern edge of the lake is home to Ostersund Airport, which serves the nearby city on the lake's eastern shore

Leg 4

Flying from ESNZ

Leg Distance: 47.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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ESNZ(ESNZ) to Ostersund(POI17)

Distance: 3.89NM Bearing: 96° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly east to the nearby city of Östersund, the largest inland city in northern Sweden with over 50,000 people

Ostersund(POI17) to E45(POI18)

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 40° 4 minutes

From the city, turn northeast and meet up with highway 45 heading in the same direction to the northern tip of a nearby lake, Mosjon. E45 is the longest road in Sweden

E45(POI18) to E45(POI19)

Distance: 5.76NM Bearing: 353° 3 minutes

Stay with the highway as it heads north and crosses the Indalsälven at the town of Lit. It is one of Sweden's longest rivers

E45(POI19) to E45(POI20)

Distance: 17.59NM Bearing: 44° 8 minutes

Just north of the town, the highway will turn back to the northeast and across the flat countryside, passing between two small lakes on the way to a group of larger ones

E45(POI20) to Hammerdalssjon(POI21)

Distance: 5.45NM Bearing: 349° 3 minutes

As it nears the lakes, the road will once again turn north and cross a large lake, Hammerdalssjön

Hammerdalssjon(POI21) to ESNA(ESNA)

Distance: 6.72NM Bearing: 16° 3 minutes

Keep following the highway as it turns back towards the northeast and heads towards another group of lakes. Just before you reach the lakes, Hallviken Airport will be on the left side of the highway. One runway of this airport is still open but mostly unused

Leg 5

Flying from ESNA

Leg Distance: 65.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.

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ESNA(ESNA) to Stromsund(POI22)

Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 12° 3 minutes

From Hallviken, head north to the nearby town of Strömsund, where the E45 highway crosses Ströms vattudal, a long narrow lake system

Stromsund(POI22) to Stroms vattudal(POI23)

Distance: 21.63NM Bearing: 330° 10 minutes

Follow the narrow lake northwest, where it will eventually branch into two narrow channels

Stroms vattudal(POI23) to Stroms vattudal(POI24)

Distance: 6.92NM Bearing: 321° 3 minutes

Follow the left channel which will continue briefly north before turning northwest around a large hill

Stroms vattudal(POI24) to Stroms vattudal(POI25)

Distance: 5.16NM Bearing: 300° 2 minutes

Keep following the waterway northwest

Stroms vattudal(POI25) to Stroms vattudal(POI26)

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 266° 3 minutes

The waterway will turn west and wind its way between some more hills

Stroms vattudal(POI26) to Kalberget(POI27)

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 291° 3 minutes

Continue northwest towards the prominent peak, Kalberget

Kalberget(POI27) to Gaddede(POI28)

Distance: 9.78NM Bearing: 298° 5 minutes

From the mountain peak, continue northwest along the waterway to where it narrows at the lakeside town of Gäddede

Gaddede(POI28) to SE017(SE017)

Distance: 1.13NM Bearing: 245° 1 minutes

As you approach the town, look to the left for Frostlanda Airfield, a small airstrip cut into the forest on the side of a nearby hill

Leg 6

Flying from SE017

Leg Distance: 48.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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SE017(SE017) to Kvesjoen(POI29)

Distance: 9.79NM Bearing: 270° 5 minutes

After takeoff, fly west along the length of two adjoining lakes, Murusjøen and Kvesjøen, which will take you back into Norway

Kvesjoen(POI29) to Laksjoen(POI30)

Distance: 4.59NM Bearing: 229° 2 minutes

When you reach the western tip of the lake, fly southwest over the hills to another large lake, Laksjøen

Laksjoen(POI30) to Otersjoen(POI31)

Distance: 8.27NM Bearing: 277° 4 minutes

From Laksjøen, follow a chain of smaller lakes west

Otersjoen(POI31) to Sanddola(POI32)

Distance: 3.6NM Bearing: 269° 2 minutes

From the western end of the lake, follow the Sanddøla river west into a narrow valley and follow it west

Sanddola(POI32) to Sanddola(POI33)

Distance: 5.02NM Bearing: 241° 2 minutes

Keep following the river valley as it curves around to the southwest. The area here is part of the Sanddøldalen Nature Reserve

Sanddola(POI33) to Sanddola(POI34)

Distance: 10.83NM Bearing: 258° 5 minutes

Stay with the river as it continues west

Sanddola(POI34) to Sanddola(POI35)

Distance: 5.37NM Bearing: 225° 3 minutes

The river will turn back to the southwest towards its junction with the Luru River

Sanddola(POI35) to ENGR(ENGR)

Distance: 0.83NM Bearing: 268° 0 minutes

Just to the west of the river junction and road bridge is the small grass strip of Grong Airfield

Leg 7

Flying from ENGR

Leg Distance: 23.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.

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ENGR(ENGR) to Grong(POI36)

Distance: 3.98NM Bearing: 344° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly north with the river as it meanders along the valley towards to town of Grong, where it will meet the Namsen River

Grong(POI36) to Namsen(POI37)

Distance: 7.33NM Bearing: 267° 4 minutes

Turn west with the river and follow it across the landscape as it passes to the south of a mountain

Namsen(POI37) to Namsen(POI38)

Distance: 3.73NM Bearing: 244° 2 minutes

As the river turns north around another large hill, continue southwest to meet it on the other side

Namsen(POI38) to Namsen(POI39)

Distance: 6.95NM Bearing: 280° 3 minutes

Stay with the river as it continues west before turning northwest along the beautiful Namdalen Valley

Namsen(POI39) to ENNM(ENNM)

Distance: 1.56NM Bearing: 254° 1 minutes

As the river turns west the valley will open out to the town of Namsos, where you will see the airport near the eastern end of the town

Leg 8

Flying from ENNM

Leg Distance: 31.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.

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ENNM(ENNM) to Namsenfjorden(POI40)

Distance: 3.88NM Bearing: 243° 2 minutes

Fly west along the waterway past the town of Namsen

Namsenfjorden(POI40) to Lokkaren(POI41)

Distance: 4.72NM Bearing: 359° 2 minutes

As you pass the mountain to your right, follow the shore around to the north and fly along the narrow channel

Lokkaren(POI41) to Surviksundet(POI42)

Distance: 3.58NM Bearing: 297° 2 minutes

When you reach the open body of water at the northern end of the channel, turn northwest and fly along another narrow channel

Surviksundet(POI42) to Foldafjorden(POI43)

Distance: 7.35NM Bearing: 1° 4 minutes

As the channel opens out to another larger waterway, turn north and follow another channel, which will eventually pass between two mountainous headlands

Foldafjorden(POI43) to Hundhammerfjellet(POI44)

Distance: 4.55NM Bearing: 359° 2 minutes

Continue north across the Folda fjord to the long, narrow peninsula. A wind farm sits atop the hills running along the peninsula

Hundhammerfjellet(POI44) to Stor-Arnoya(POI45)

Distance: 3.75NM Bearing: 302° 2 minutes

From the wind farm, fly northwest over a group of many small islands

Stor-Arnoya(POI45) to ENRM(ENRM)

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 304° 2 minutes

Continue northwest over a larger hilly island to Rorvik Airport on the large island of Inner Vikna

Leg 9

Flying from ENRM

Leg Distance: 48.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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ENRM(ENRM) to Rorvik(POI46)

Distance: 2.76NM Bearing: 53° 1 minutes

Fly northeast to the nearby port town of Rørvik. Two bridges, the Nærøysund Bridge and Marøysund Bridge, connect the town with the mainland

Rorvik(POI46) to Kvingla(POI47)

Distance: 7.34NM Bearing: 45° 4 minutes

Continue northeast across the channel and follow the coastline of the Kvingla peninsula northeast. This mountainous peninsula is technically an island after a canal was built in the southeast

Kvingla(POI47) to Leka(POI48)

Distance: 9.1NM Bearing: 19° 4 minutes

When you pass the northwestern tip of the peninsula, head north towards the island of Leka. The mountain peak of Vattind dominates the center of the island

Leka(POI48) to Skeisneset(POI49)

Distance: 5.16NM Bearing: 54° 2 minutes

Fly to the northeastern tip of the island. This flat area is part of the Skeisneset nature reserve

Skeisneset(POI49) to Kvaloya(POI50)

Distance: 7.93NM Bearing: 34° 4 minutes

Head northeast across the mouth of Røingen fjord to the island of Kvaløya, one of many islands of the same name in Norway. The peak of Kvaløyfjellet is near the center of the island

Kvaloya(POI50) to Hellbergsoya(POI51)

Distance: 7.34NM Bearing: 358° 4 minutes

Fly north over the open water to a group of uninhabited long narrow islands

Hellbergsoya(POI51) to Torghatten(POI52)

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 23° 2 minutes

Turn and head northeast towards the prominent peak of Torghatten on the island of Torget. The mountain is well known for its hole through the center, which is a naturally formed tunnel

Torghatten(POI52) to ENBN(ENBN)

Distance: 4.92NM Bearing: 34° 2 minutes

From Torghatten, you should see Brønnøy airport to the northeast, which serves the town of Brønnøysund

Leg 10

Flying from ENBN

Leg Distance: 32.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.

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ENBN(ENBN) to Sjovollen(POI53)

Distance: 7.85NM Bearing: 7° 4 minutes

Fly north over the town of Brønnøysund, then past the mountain peak of Mosaksla on the way to the northern tip of the peninsula

Sjovollen(POI53) to Vevelstadsundet(POI54)

Distance: 9.5NM Bearing: 21° 5 minutes

Turning slightly northeast, fly along the narrow channel between the island of Hamnøya and the mainland

Vevelstadsundet(POI54) to Rodoya(POI55)

Distance: 5.78NM Bearing: 14° 3 minutes

Fly north to the nearby island of Rødøya. A mountain runs along the north of the island

Rodoya(POI55) to Alsten(POI56)

Distance: 5.84NM Bearing: 329° 3 minutes

Turn and fly northwest over a group of flat islands to the island of Alsten, and the southern end of a mountain range called the Seven Sisters – a line of mountain peaks roughly 1000 meters in height

Alsten(POI56) to ENST(ENST)

Distance: 3.21NM Bearing: 2° 2 minutes

Head north to Stokka Airport on the west coast of the island

Leg 11

Flying from ENST

Leg Distance: 53.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

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ENST(ENST) to Sandnessjoen(POI57)

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 44° 3 minutes

Fly northeast along the length of the island to the town of Sandnessjøen. Just to the east of the town is the Helgeland Bridge, which links the island to the mainland

Sandnessjoen(POI57) to Reinesfjellet(POI58)

Distance: 2.42NM Bearing: 4° 1 minutes

After passing the town, fly north across the water to the western tip of a mainland peninsula which features the mountain ridge and peak of Reinesfjellet

Reinesfjellet(POI58) to Ytre Lavong(POI59)

Distance: 10.16NM Bearing: 51° 5 minutes

Follow the mountain range northeast along the peninsula's northern coast

Ytre Lavong(POI59) to Ranfjorden(POI60)

Distance: 8.68NM Bearing: 51° 4 minutes

After passing the mountain range, continue northeast along Ranfjord

Ranfjorden(POI60) to Hemnesberget(POI61)

Distance: 7.24NM Bearing: 82° 3 minutes

From a small island in the center of the fjord, continue east towards a narrow section of the fjord

Hemnesberget(POI61) to Mo i Rana(POI62)

Distance: 13.33NM Bearing: 62° 6 minutes

Turning northeast, the fjord will widen as it leads you to the city of Mo i Rana at its eastern end. The city has one of Norway's largest industrial parks

Mo i Rana(POI62) to Ranelva(POI63)

Distance: 4.26NM Bearing: 62° 2 minutes

Continue northeast past over the town along the river Ranelva

Ranelva(POI63) to ENRA(ENRA)

Distance: 1.57NM Bearing: 336° 1 minutes

The river will curve around the mountain that overlooks the city and lead you north to Rossvoll Airport

Leg 12

Flying from ENRA

Leg Distance: 67.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.

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ENRA(ENRA) to Rovassaga(POI64)

Distance: 3.61NM Bearing: 325° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly northwest past the eastern end of Langvatnet lake, then follow the Rovassaga river north into a valley

Rovassaga(POI64) to Rovassaga river(POI65)

Distance: 1.88NM Bearing: 22° 1 minutes

Follow the river briefly northeast, where it will meet another river. The many rivers in this area are used for hydroelectric power

Rovassaga river(POI65) to Svartisvatnet(POI66)

Distance: 5.06NM Bearing: 306° 2 minutes

At the river junction, turn north as you gain altitude and follow the river as it curves and climbs northwest to a narrow lake

Svartisvatnet(POI66) to Storglomvatnet(POI67)

Distance: 11.92NM Bearing: 359° 6 minutes

From the western tip of the lake, fly north over the eastern half of the Svartisen glacier which, combined with the western half, is Norway's second largest glacier. North of the glacier is the horseshoe shaped Storglom lake. The glacier also marks the crossing point of the Arctic Circle

Storglomvatnet(POI67) to Storglomvatnet(POI68)

Distance: 4.68NM Bearing: 353° 2 minutes

Continue to the northern tip of the lake

Storglomvatnet(POI68) to Arstadvatnet(POI69)

Distance: 5.98NM Bearing: 40° 3 minutes

Follow a chain of smaller lakes northeast to the picturesque Arstad lake, at the foot of Simlebreen glacier

Arstadvatnet(POI69) to Arstaddalsdammen(POI70)

Distance: 5.72NM Bearing: 359° 3 minutes

Fly north along a narrow valley, past another long narrow lake

Arstaddalsdammen(POI70) to Sintind(POI71)

Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 13° 2 minutes

After passing the dam at the northern end of the lake, follow the river valley northeast towards the prominent mountain peak, Sintind

Sintind(POI71) to Beiarelva(POI72)

Distance: 2.44NM Bearing: 70° 1 minutes

At the base of the peak, the river will head east to meet the Beiar river

Beiarelva(POI72) to Beiarfjorden(POI73)

Distance: 2.54NM Bearing: 7° 1 minutes

Follow the river north to the Beiar fjord

Beiarfjorden(POI73) to Nordfjorden(POI74)

Distance: 7.63NM Bearing: 273° 4 minutes

Follow the fjord as it curves around to the west and along some narrow sections before meeting the larger Nordfjorden

Nordfjorden(POI74) to Saltfjorden(POI75)

Distance: 7.61NM Bearing: 2° 4 minutes

Follow Nordfjorden north until you reach the wide open waters of Saltfjorden

Saltfjorden(POI75) to ENBO(ENBO)

Distance: 3.99NM Bearing: 9° 2 minutes

Fly north across the fjord to Bodø Airport, which runs along the southern end of the city

Leg 13

Flying from ENBO

Leg Distance: 61.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

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ENBO(ENBO) to Landegode(POI76)

Distance: 8.28NM Bearing: 344° 4 minutes

Fly north to the mountainous island of Landegode. The tallest point on the island is Rypdalstinden. Head for the valley between the island's tallest peaks for some extra sightseeing

Landegode(POI76) to Helligvaer(POI77)

Distance: 9.24NM Bearing: 266° 4 minutes

Fly west to the Helligvær island group. There are over 300 flat, treeless islands in the group, with 5 of them inhabited

Helligvaer(POI77) to Vedoya(POI78)

Distance: 40.69NM Bearing: 268° 20 minutes

Turn west and head across Vestfjorden, where you will eventually see two small mountainous islands in the far distance. These islands and many smaller ones nearby are home to over a million seabirds

Vedoya(POI78) to ENRS(ENRS)

Distance: 3.32NM Bearing: 334° 2 minutes

As you approach the islands you will see the flat island of Røst to their north, where most of the local population live and is home to a thriving fishing community. Much of the island is covered with fish drying racks. The airport is in the north of the island

Leg 14

Flying from ENRS

Leg Distance: 55.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.

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ENRS(ENRS) to Vaeroy(POI79)

Distance: 12.9NM Bearing: 51° 6 minutes

After takeoff, fly northeast to the island of Værøy, which will be the start of your journey along the Lofoten islands – one of Norway's most popular tourist destinations

Vaeroy(POI79) to Vaeroy(POI80)

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 39° 2 minutes

Crossing over the saddle between the two mountain peaks at the southern end of the island will give a great view of the island's main bay, part of Måstadfjellet Nature Reserve. Continue northeast to the northern end of the island.

Vaeroy(POI80) to Mosken(POI81)

Distance: 3.22NM Bearing: 6° 2 minutes

Head north to the small mountainous island of Mosken

Mosken(POI81) to Moskenesoya(POI82)

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 10° 2 minutes

Continue north to the southern tip of Moskenesøya, the first of the major islands that make up the archipelago. This stretch of water is home to Moskstraumen, a system of tidal eddies and whirlpools, one of the strongest in the world. It is also known as the Lofoten Maelstrom

Moskenesoya(POI82) to A(POI83)

Distance: 5.28NM Bearing: 43° 3 minutes

Fly northeast along the eastern side of the island to the town of Å, which marks the southern end of Highway E10

A(POI83) to Forsfjorden(POI84)

Distance: 3.77NM Bearing: 347° 2 minutes

After you pass the town, turn north and follow a chain of lakes as you climb along a valley to reach Forsfjorden

Forsfjorden(POI84) to Kjerkfjorden(POI85)

Distance: 1.36NM Bearing: 55° 1 minutes

Follow the fjord around to the northeast, where it will meet Kjerkfjorden

Kjerkfjorden(POI85) to Kirkefjord(POI86)

Distance: 2.13NM Bearing: 338° 1 minutes

Turn left and fly north along the fjord to its end at the town of Kirkefjord

Kirkefjord(POI86) to Selfjorden(POI87)

Distance: 2.45NM Bearing: 36° 1 minutes

Before you reach the town, fly northeast through the gap in the mountains, then continue northeast through another gap to reach Selfjorden

Selfjorden(POI87) to Ramberg(POI88)

Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 28° 3 minutes

Fly northeast along the fjord to its northern end near the large sandy beach at the town of Ramberg

Ramberg(POI88) to Napp(POI89)

Distance: 5.09NM Bearing: 59° 2 minutes

As you follow the headland around to the northeast, you will see another gap through the mountains ahead which will take you to Nappstraumen, the channel between Moskenesøya and the next island, Vestvågøya

Napp(POI89) to ENLK(ENLK)

Distance: 3.92NM Bearing: 65° 2 minutes

Continue northeast to the town of Leknes, one of the main towns on Lofoten. The airport is on the western edge of the town

Leg 15

Flying from ENLK

Leg Distance: 36.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.

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ENLK(ENLK) to Middagstinden(POI90)

Distance: 13.5NM Bearing: 23° 6 minutes

After takeoff, fly northeast (runway heading) along the wide valley until you reach the coastline. The peak of Middagstinden sits at the northern point of the island. Climbing to the height of the peak will give you a great overview of the surrounding scenery

Middagstinden(POI90) to Hoven(POI91)

Distance: 4.47NM Bearing: 96° 2 minutes

Turn east around the mountain and head for the smaller peak of Hoven, sitting alone on the northern part of the island of Gimsøya

Hoven(POI91) to Sundklakkbrua(POI92)

Distance: 3.81NM Bearing: 156° 2 minutes

From the peak, turn southeast and head for the narrow channel between the islands of Gimsøya and Vestvågøya. The small bridge crossing here is one of many along the highway that joins the islands

Sundklakkbrua(POI92) to Lyngvaer(POI93)

Distance: 2.89NM Bearing: 157° 1 minutes

Continue south across the water to a group of flat islands next to the western shore of the largest of the Lofoten islands, Austvågøya

Lyngvaer(POI93) to Rorvikstranda(POI94)

Distance: 1.41NM Bearing: 132° 1 minutes

Just past the islands, enter the small bay to the east. A small beach and camping area is at the end of the bay

Rorvikstranda(POI94) to Kabelvag(POI95)

Distance: 5.66NM Bearing: 79° 3 minutes

Fly east along the valley and follow the highway all the way to the town of Kabelvåg on the south coast of the island

Kabelvag(POI95) to ENSH(ENSH)

Distance: 4.53NM Bearing: 55° 2 minutes

Follow the coast northeast past the main town on the island, Svolvær, to the town's airport a few miles further northeast

Leg 16

Flying from ENSH

Leg Distance: 23.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.

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ENSH(ENSH) to Austnesfjorden(POI96)

Distance: 6.71NM Bearing: 4° 3 minutes

After takeoff, fly north along Austnes fjord. Highway E10 runs along the fjord's western shore

Austnesfjorden(POI96) to Higravfjorden(POI97)

Distance: 3.79NM Bearing: 38° 2 minutes

When you reach the northern end of the fjord, turn northeast and fly along a valley and another fjord, Higrav

Higravfjorden(POI97) to Hadselfjorden(POI98)

Distance: 3NM Bearing: 354° 1 minutes

The fjord will meet Slover fjord and run north to meet the more open waters of Hadsel fjord

Hadselfjorden(POI98) to Melbu(POI99)

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 334° 2 minutes

Fly north across the fjord to the town of Melbu on the island of Hadseløya

Melbu(POI99) to Stokmarknes(POIA0)

Distance: 4.57NM Bearing: 24° 2 minutes

Fly northeast over the hills to the town of Stokmarknes on the north shore of the island

Stokmarknes(POIA0) to ENSK(ENSK)

Distance: 2.43NM Bearing: 61° 1 minutes

Just across the water, northeast from Stokmarknes, is Skagen airport

Leg 17

Flying from ENSK

Leg Distance: 51.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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ENSK(ENSK) to Sortland(POIA1)

Distance: 10.9NM Bearing: 42° 5 minutes

Fly northeast along the shore of the island until you reach the large town of Sortland

Sortland(POIA1) to Gavlfjorden(POIA2)

Distance: 8.94NM Bearing: 346° 4 minutes

Continue north along the shore, then across the bay to a small hilly headland further north

Gavlfjorden(POIA2) to Skjoldehamn(POIA3)

Distance: 2.99NM Bearing: 43° 1 minutes

Fly northeast across the fjord to reach the southern tip of the island of Andøya, the 10th largest island in Norway

Skjoldehamn(POIA3) to Tranesvagen(POIA4)

Distance: 6.98NM Bearing: 14° 3 minutes

Fly north along the east coast of the island until you reach the entrance to Tranesvågen cove

Tranesvagen(POIA4) to Andoya(POIA5)

Distance: 10.33NM Bearing: 23° 5 minutes

Gain enough altitude to cross the mountains as you fly northeast along the center of the island

Andoya(POIA5) to ENAN(ENAN)

Distance: 11.55NM Bearing: 22° 6 minutes

As the mountains give way to the flat bog land that makes up much of the island, continue northeast to Andoya airport at the northern tip of the island

Leg 18

Flying from ENAN

Leg Distance: 72.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.

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ENAN(ENAN) to Orja(POIA6)

Distance: 13.82NM Bearing: 87° 7 minutes

After takeoff, fly east across Andfjorden to the small island of Orja on the way to Norway's second largest island, Senja

Orja(POIA6) to Manestind(POIA7)

Distance: 6.6NM Bearing: 9° 3 minutes

When you reach the island, fly north to the pyramid like mountain of Månestind, sitting at the western tip of one of Senja island's many mountainous peninsulas

Manestind(POIA7) to Bergsoyan(POIA8)

Distance: 6.93NM Bearing: 41° 3 minutes

Head northeast over another peninsula to a group of small, low lying Bergsøyan islands, whose crystal clear waters make for a popular paddleboard destination

Bergsoyan(POIA8) to Edoya(POIA9)

Distance: 19.19NM Bearing: 47° 9 minutes

Continue northeast over another 4 mountainous peninsulas to the relatively flat island of Edoya at the mouth of Malangen fjord

Edoya(POIA9) to Haja(POIAA)

Distance: 8.01NM Bearing: 15° 4 minutes

Turn north and head to the lone mountain island of Haja

Haja(POIAA) to Ersfjord(POIAB)

Distance: 11.75NM Bearing: 92° 6 minutes

Turn east and fly along the length of Ersfjord

Ersfjord(POIAB) to ENTC(ENTC)

Distance: 6.12NM Bearing: 87° 3 minutes

Continue east to Tromsø airport, which is on the island of Tromsøya also housing the city of Tromsø

Leg 19

Flying from ENTC

Leg Distance: 42.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

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ENTC(ENTC) to Tromso(POIAC)

Distance: 2.07NM Bearing: 138° 1 minutes

Head to the city of Tromsø, southeast from the airport. It is the third largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle and has a relatively warm climate considering its high latitude. The Tromsø bridge connects the city to the mainland, pointing you towards the Arctic Cathedral, one of the city's main landmarks

Tromso(POIAC) to Balsfjorden(POIAD)

Distance: 10.63NM Bearing: 174° 5 minutes

From the city, follow Balsfjorden south

Balsfjorden(POIAD) to Balsfjorden(POIAE)

Distance: 4.57NM Bearing: 143° 2 minutes

Keep following the fjord southeast through a couple of narrower points

Balsfjorden(POIAE) to Malangen(POIAF)

Distance: 6.3NM Bearing: 212° 3 minutes

Look for a low valley to the southwest and follow the highway heading through it, leading you to one of the southern arms of the Malangen fjord

Malangen(POIAF) to Malselva(POIAG)

Distance: 10.54NM Bearing: 207° 5 minutes

Continue southwest past the mountain peak of Marfjellet until you reach the river Målselva

Malselva(POIAG) to ENDU(ENDU)

Distance: 8.09NM Bearing: 166° 4 minutes

The river will lead you south to Bardufoss Airport, which is also home to the Royal Norwegian Air Force's Bardufoss Air Station

Leg 20

Flying from ENDU

Leg Distance: 48.71 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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ENDU(ENDU) to Barduelva(POIAH)

Distance: 4.41NM Bearing: 175° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly south to enter a nearby river valley

Barduelva(POIAH) to Setermoen(POIAI)

Distance: 7.93NM Bearing: 196° 4 minutes

Follow the valley south to the town of Sertermoen at its southern end

Setermoen(POIAI) to Salangselva(POIAJ)

Distance: 4.71NM Bearing: 224° 2 minutes

From Setermoen, fly southwest to another river valley

Salangselva(POIAJ) to Salangselva(POIAK)

Distance: 7.57NM Bearing: 184° 4 minutes

Follow the river and E6 highway south along the valley

Salangselva(POIAK) to Gratangsbotn(POIAL)

Distance: 8.76NM Bearing: 247° 4 minutes

At a valley junction, the river will head southeast and the highway southwest. Follow the highway southwest between the mountain peaks of Spanstinden and Hogtinden on the way to the small town of Gratangsbotn at the end of Gratangen fjord

Gratangsbotn(POIAL) to Bjerkvik(POIAM)

Distance: 7.51NM Bearing: 195° 4 minutes

As you near the town, head south along another valley, where highway E6 will descend to the town of Bjerkvik, at the end of Herjangsfjorden

Bjerkvik(POIAM) to ENNK(ENNK)

Distance: 7.82NM Bearing: 200° 4 minutes

Continue south to the town of Narvik, on the shore of Ofotfjorden. The airport is at the western end of the peninsula on which the town sits

Leg 21

Flying from ENNK

Leg Distance: 84.23 Approximate time at 125kts: 40 minutes.

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ENNK(ENNK) to Rombaken(POIAN)

Distance: 2.66NM Bearing: 49° 1 minutes

Fly northeast from Narvik to enter the Rombaken fjord

Rombaken(POIAN) to Rombaken(POIAO)

Distance: 9.6NM Bearing: 96° 5 minutes

Fly to the eastern end of the fjord, which will narrow towards its eastern end

Rombaken(POIAO) to Gatterjavri(POIAP)

Distance: 4.63NM Bearing: 99° 2 minutes

Continue east, climbing out of the valley towards the lake of Gátterjávri, on the Norway-Sweden border

Gatterjavri(POIAP) to Vassejavri(POIAQ)

Distance: 2.93NM Bearing: 23° 1 minutes

Fly northeast to the nearby lake, Vássejávri. This is also the home to the Riksgränsen ski resort

Vassejavri(POIAQ) to Tornetrask(POIAR)

Distance: 10.52NM Bearing: 78° 5 minutes

Follow the E10 highway east to Torneträsk, the sixth largest lake in Sweden

Tornetrask(POIAR) to Abisko(POIAS)

Distance: 6.42NM Bearing: 133° 3 minutes

Follow the highway briefly southeast along the edge of the lake to the town of Abisko

Abisko(POIAS) to Lapporten(POIAT)

Distance: 6.51NM Bearing: 134° 3 minutes

From Abisko, continue southeast to the U-shaped valley known as Lapporten, or the Lapp Gate. The valley is known for its spectacular view of the countryside beyond

Lapporten(POIAT) to Rautasjaure(POIAU)

Distance: 10.18NM Bearing: 137° 5 minutes

Continue southeast over the rolling countryside until you reach Rautasjaure, a long narrow lake heading southeast

Rautasjaure(POIAU) to Rautasalven(POIAV)

Distance: 11.88NM Bearing: 113° 6 minutes

Follow the lake and its subsequent river southeast until you exit the last valley to the flat land beyond

Rautasalven(POIAV) to E10(POIAW)

Distance: 6.94NM Bearing: 101° 3 minutes

Continue heading southeast until you meet highway E10, also running southeast

E10(POIAW) to ESNQ(ESNQ)

Distance: 11.96NM Bearing: 125° 6 minutes

Follow the highway to Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden. This iron-ore mining town is home to over 20,000 people, and its most famous landmark is the Kiruna Church – one of Sweden's largest wooden buildings. The airport southeast from the town is the destination for this stage of the journey

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