While takeoff favors the left with Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth, the right side offers a longer, more varied payoff on arrival with the Oslofjord and forested Norwegian terrain, giving it a slightly stronger overall showing across the whole flight.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Oslo is 603 miles (970 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Open North Sea for most of the cruise, with the Norwegian coastline and fjord-indented shoreline coming into view as the flight approaches Oslo.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting off runway 24, the aircraft banks left as it turns from a southwesterly heading toward the northeast course for Norway. This swings the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh's Old Town, and the coastline near North Berwick into view on the left side during the climbing turn.
Landing at OSL
RIGHTOn the descent into Gardermoen, flights arriving from the southwest often track up along the Oslofjord before turning onto final approach, putting the fjord's forested shorelines and small islands on the right side of the aircraft. This gives a much more textured view than the flatter farmland typically seen on the left during approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Oslo. While takeoff favors the left with Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth, the right side offers a longer, more varied payoff on arrival with the Oslofjord and forested Norwegian terrain, giving it a slightly stronger overall showing across the whole flight.
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 off runway 24, the aircraft banks left as it turns from a southwesterly heading toward the northeast course for Norway. This swings the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh's Old Town, and the coastline near North Berwick into view on the left side during the climbing turn. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh city center and Arthur's Seat, Forth bridges, East Lothian coastline.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Gardermoen, flights arriving from the southwest often track up along the Oslofjord before turning onto final approach, putting the fjord's forested shorelines and small islands on the right side of the aircraft. This gives a much more textured view than the flatter farmland typically seen on the left during approach. Notable sights include: Oslofjord and its islands, forested ridges of Nordmarka, Oslo's harbor area, patchwork farmland near Gardermoen.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Oslo?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 603 miles (970 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Oslo flight path pass over?
Open North Sea for most of the cruise, with the Norwegian coastline and fjord-indented shoreline coming into view as the flight approaches Oslo.