The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight: Edinburgh's dramatic cityscape and the Firth of Forth on departure, and glimpses of Swedish forest, lakes, and the Gothenburg coastline on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open farmland and the featureless North Sea.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Gothenborg is 602 miles (969 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Open North Sea crossing with no significant landmarks until the Swedish coastline near Gothenburg comes into view on descent
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Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting EDI on runway 24, the aircraft banks left after takeoff to turn onto its easterly heading for Sweden, swinging the left side toward Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its road and rail bridges. This is the most dramatic scenery of the whole flight.
Landing at GOT
LEFTOn the typical approach into Landvetter using runway 21, the aircraft descends from the northeast over rolling Swedish forest and lake country, with occasional glimpses of Gothenburg's outskirts and the archipelago-dotted coastline visible off to the left as the plane lines up for final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Landvetter (GOT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Gothenborg. The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight: Edinburgh's dramatic cityscape and the Firth of Forth on departure, and glimpses of Swedish forest, lakes, and the Gothenburg coastline on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open farmland and the featureless North Sea.
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 banks left after takeoff to turn onto its easterly heading for Sweden, swinging the left side toward Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its road and rail bridges. This is the most dramatic scenery of the whole flight. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges.
What can I see when landing at Landvetter in Gothenborg?
When landing at Landvetter (GOT), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical approach into Landvetter using runway 21, the aircraft descends from the northeast over rolling Swedish forest and lake country, with occasional glimpses of Gothenburg's outskirts and the archipelago-dotted coastline visible off to the left as the plane lines up for final approach. Notable sights include: Swedish boreal forest and lakes, distant Gothenburg skyline, coastal islands of the Bohuslän archipelago.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Gothenborg?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Landvetter (GOT) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 602 miles (969 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Gothenborg flight path pass over?
Open North Sea crossing with no significant landmarks until the Swedish coastline near Gothenburg comes into view on descent