While the Edinburgh departure offers a nice but brief city view, the Krakow arrival's rare glimpse of the Tatra Mountains on the horizon adds more lasting visual interest than the largely flat cruise and unremarkable left-side terrain.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Krakow is 1,038 miles (1,671 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of northern England, Netherlands and northern Germany, with the North Sea coastline briefly visible near the Dutch shore before the route continues over featureless lowlands into Poland
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting Edinburgh on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest before turning left onto its eastbound course, banking over the Firth of Forth and giving a brief but clear view of Edinburgh's skyline, the Castle, and the estuary below. The right side only sees the Pentland Hills receding quickly with no comparable landmark.
Landing at KRK
RIGHTOn approach into Krakow, aircraft typically descend from the north or northwest and turn south before lining up on runway 25, and on clear days this turn opens a distant view toward the Tatra Mountains on the southern horizon. The left side during this phase mostly shows the flat Vistula river plain with little relief.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Krakow. While the Edinburgh departure offers a nice but brief city view, the Krakow arrival's rare glimpse of the Tatra Mountains on the horizon adds more lasting visual interest than the largely flat cruise and unremarkable left-side terrain.
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 Edinburgh on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest before turning left onto its eastbound course, banking over the Firth of Forth and giving a brief but clear view of Edinburgh's skyline, the Castle, and the estuary below. The right side only sees the Pentland Hills receding quickly with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills.
What can I see when landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
When landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Krakow, aircraft typically descend from the north or northwest and turn south before lining up on runway 25, and on clear days this turn opens a distant view toward the Tatra Mountains on the southern horizon. The left side during this phase mostly shows the flat Vistula river plain with little relief. Notable sights include: Tatra Mountains (distant), Vistula River valley, Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Castle silhouette.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Krakow?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,038 miles (1,671 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Krakow flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of northern England, Netherlands and northern Germany, with the North Sea coastline briefly visible near the Dutch shore before the route continues over featureless lowlands into Poland