The right side captures the flight's most dramatic scenery: the western Alps and Mont Blanc massif during cruise, the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian coastlines of Italy, and finally Mount Etna looming over the Catania approach. The left side offers only a brief city view at takeoff before miles of unremarkable French and Italian countryside.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Catania is 1,537 miles (2,473 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Western Alps and Mont Blanc massif, the Po Valley, the Ligurian coastline near Genoa, and the Tyrrhenian Sea leading down to Sicily
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting EDI on runway 24 the aircraft climbs southwest before curving onto its southerly track, briefly putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat and the Firth of Forth on the left side of the cabin. The right side mainly shows the Pentland Hills, which are pleasant but less distinctive.
Landing at CTA
RIGHTOn approach into Catania, the volcanic cone of Mount Etna sits just north of the airport, and the final turn onto the runway typically brings its snow-streaked slopes and lava fields into view on the right side of the cabin. The Sicilian coastline and the Ionian Sea also unfold on that side during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Catania. The right side captures the flight's most dramatic scenery: the western Alps and Mont Blanc massif during cruise, the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian coastlines of Italy, and finally Mount Etna looming over the Catania approach. The left side offers only a brief city view at takeoff before miles of unremarkable French and Italian countryside.
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 EDI on runway 24 the aircraft climbs southwest before curving onto its southerly track, briefly putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat and the Firth of Forth on the left side of the cabin. The right side mainly shows the Pentland Hills, which are pleasant but less distinctive. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth, Pentland Hills (right side, secondary).
What can I see when landing at Catania Fontanarossa in Catania?
When landing at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Catania, the volcanic cone of Mount Etna sits just north of the airport, and the final turn onto the runway typically brings its snow-streaked slopes and lava fields into view on the right side of the cabin. The Sicilian coastline and the Ionian Sea also unfold on that side during descent. Notable sights include: Mount Etna's summit crater and lava flows, Sicilian east coast, Ionian Sea, Catania's coastal plain.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Catania?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,537 miles (2,473 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Catania flight path pass over?
Western Alps and Mont Blanc massif, the Po Valley, the Ligurian coastline near Genoa, and the Tyrrhenian Sea leading down to Sicily