Takeoff from Edinburgh offers more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Firth of Forth and Pentland Hills. While landing at Bankstown is less visually striking, the superior takeoff experience makes left the better overall choice for this route.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Sydney is 10,488 miles (16,879 km), a flight of about 17 hours 30 minutes.
This ultra-long-haul route typically routes southeast over continental Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East (Persian Gulf visible on some routings), Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. Notable visible features include the Alps during initial eastbound climb, the Suez Canal region if routed that way, the Arabian Peninsula's desert terrain, and eventually the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asian archipelago before crossing into Australian airspace over the Timor Sea.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTEdinburgh typically departs runway 06 or 24 depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the Firth of Forth estuary and the Pentland Hills to the south during initial climb. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain.
Landing at BWU
RIGHTSydney Bankstown (BWU) is located southwest of central Sydney. Right seats during approach offer views of the Blue Mountains to the west and the Cumberland Plain. Left seats face toward the coast and are less distinctive during final approach into this inland airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sydney Bankstown (BWU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Sydney. Takeoff from Edinburgh offers more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Firth of Forth and Pentland Hills. While landing at Bankstown is less visually striking, the superior takeoff experience makes left the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh typically departs runway 06 or 24 depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the Firth of Forth estuary and the Pentland Hills to the south during initial climb. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth (wide estuary directly below during climb), Pentland Hills (rolling moorland ridge south of airport), Forth Road Bridge and rail bridge (visible crossing the firth), Edinburgh city center (urban sprawl to the east).
What can I see when landing at Sydney Bankstown in Sydney?
When landing at Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sydney Bankstown (BWU) is located southwest of central Sydney. Right seats during approach offer views of the Blue Mountains to the west and the Cumberland Plain. Left seats face toward the coast and are less distinctive during final approach into this inland airport. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains (distant ridge on western horizon), Cumberland Plain (agricultural and suburban sprawl), Nepean River valley (visible as linear feature), Bankstown urban area (immediate surroundings).
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sydney?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sydney Bankstown (BWU) takes about 17 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 10,488 miles (16,879 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Sydney flight path pass over?
This ultra-long-haul route typically routes southeast over continental Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East (Persian Gulf visible on some routings), Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. Notable visible features include the Alps during initial eastbound climb, the Suez Canal region if routed that way, the Arabian Peninsula's desert terrain, and eventually the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asian archipelago before crossing into Australian airspace over the Timor Sea.