The right side captures the flight's two most scenic segments: the passage over southern Norway's fjord-carved coastline during cruise, and the Firth of Forth approach into Edinburgh. The left side offers only a brief archipelago glimpse at departure before miles of open North Sea.
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Flight Path
Stockholm to Edinburgh is 821 miles (1,321 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Southern Norway's coastal mountains and fjord inlets near Stavanger, followed by the open North Sea before reaching the Scottish coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ARN
LEFTDeparting ARN toward the southwest, the initial climb and turn give left-side passengers a brief look back over Stockholm's archipelago and the Mälaren lake system before the aircraft settles onto its westward track. The right side over Uppland's flat farmland is comparatively featureless.
Landing at EDI
RIGHTOn approach to EDI runway 24 from the northeast, the flight path crosses the Firth of Forth, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the estuary, the coastline near North Berwick, and the approach into Edinburgh with the city and Pentland Hills beyond. The left side mostly shows open farmland further inland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arlanda (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to Edinburgh. The right side captures the flight's two most scenic segments: the passage over southern Norway's fjord-carved coastline during cruise, and the Firth of Forth approach into Edinburgh. The left side offers only a brief archipelago glimpse at departure before miles of open North Sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Arlanda in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ARN toward the southwest, the initial climb and turn give left-side passengers a brief look back over Stockholm's archipelago and the Mälaren lake system before the aircraft settles onto its westward track. The right side over Uppland's flat farmland is comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago islands, Lake Mälaren, Arlanda's surrounding forest belt.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to EDI runway 24 from the northeast, the flight path crosses the Firth of Forth, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the estuary, the coastline near North Berwick, and the approach into Edinburgh with the city and Pentland Hills beyond. The left side mostly shows open farmland further inland. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth estuary, North Berwick coastline, Edinburgh cityscape, Pentland Hills.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to Edinburgh?
The flight from Arlanda (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 821 miles (1,321 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Stockholm to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Southern Norway's coastal mountains and fjord inlets near Stavanger, followed by the open North Sea before reaching the Scottish coast