The left side captures both the Edinburgh cityscape and Firth of Forth on departure and the Stockholm archipelago on arrival, while the right side faces mostly open North Sea and featureless farmland on both ends.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Stockholm is 821 miles (1,321 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
North Sea open water, with the Danish Jutland coast or southern Norwegian coastline sometimes visible in clear conditions before the route continues over the Kattegat toward Sweden.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting on runway 24, aircraft typically bank northeast after takeoff, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and the Firth of Forth directly under the left-side windows before the route heads out over the North Sea.
Landing at ARN
LEFTArlanda's typical southerly approach (19L/19R) brings aircraft down from the north over Uppland, and on the final descent the Stockholm archipelago's scattered forested islands and inlets appear off the left side before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Stockholm. The left side captures both the Edinburgh cityscape and Firth of Forth on departure and the Stockholm archipelago on arrival, while the right side faces mostly open North Sea and featureless farmland on both ends.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 24, aircraft typically bank northeast after takeoff, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and the Firth of Forth directly under the left-side windows before the route heads out over the North Sea. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges, East Lothian coastline.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arlanda's typical southerly approach (19L/19R) brings aircraft down from the north over Uppland, and on the final descent the Stockholm archipelago's scattered forested islands and inlets appear off the left side before touchdown. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago islands, Lake Mälaren inlets, forested Uppland lakes, Arlanda's runway approach lights over pine forest.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Stockholm?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 2 hours 15 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 Edinburgh to Stockholm flight path pass over?
North Sea open water, with the Danish Jutland coast or southern Norwegian coastline sometimes visible in clear conditions before the route continues over the Kattegat toward Sweden.