The left side captures Edinburgh's coastal and hill scenery on departure, likely views of the Alps during the cruise as the route crosses into Italy, and a spectacular Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples — a much richer visual sequence than the right side's largely featureless inland French and Italian countryside.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Naples is 1,311 miles (2,110 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
Cruise passes over eastern France and the western Alps near Switzerland/Italy border, with peaks of the Alps and Po Valley visible before descent toward the Tyrrhenian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTClimbing out of Edinburgh on runway 24 to the southwest, the left side gives passing views back over the Firth of Forth, the Pentland Hills, and the city's skyline including Arthur's Seat before the aircraft turns south over the Scottish Borders.
Landing at NAP
LEFTApproaching Naples from the north with a turn over the Bay of Naples, the left side offers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising near the city, along with the curving coastline toward Sorrento and the island of Capri in the distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Naples. The left side captures Edinburgh's coastal and hill scenery on departure, likely views of the Alps during the cruise as the route crosses into Italy, and a spectacular Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples — a much richer visual sequence than the right side's largely featureless inland 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. Climbing out of Edinburgh on runway 24 to the southwest, the left side gives passing views back over the Firth of Forth, the Pentland Hills, and the city's skyline including Arthur's Seat before the aircraft turns south over the Scottish Borders. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh city center.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Naples from the north with a turn over the Bay of Naples, the left side offers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising near the city, along with the curving coastline toward Sorrento and the island of Capri in the distance. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrento Peninsula, Capri.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Naples?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,311 miles (2,110 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Naples flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over eastern France and the western Alps near Switzerland/Italy border, with peaks of the Alps and Po Valley visible before descent toward the Tyrrhenian coast.