The right side offers the only real scenic bookends of the flight — the Firth of Forth and its bridges on departure, and the Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River on arrival — while the left side sees only inland hills and suburban sprawl at either end, with hours of open Atlantic in between regardless of side.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Philadelphia is 3,339 miles (5,374 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Greenland and near the Newfoundland coast before descending along the US Mid-Atlantic seaboard
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTDeparting Edinburgh on runway 24, the initial climb and turn put the Firth of Forth, its bridges, and the North Sea coastline on the right side of the aircraft, while the left shows only the Pentland Hills and inland farmland.
Landing at PHL
RIGHTArrivals into PHL on runways 27L/27R come in from the east, and the Philadelphia skyline along the Delaware River sits to the north of the final approach path, putting it on the right side of the cabin during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. The right side offers the only real scenic bookends of the flight — the Firth of Forth and its bridges on departure, and the Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River on arrival — while the left side sees only inland hills and suburban sprawl at either end, with hours of open Atlantic in between regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Edinburgh on runway 24, the initial climb and turn put the Firth of Forth, its bridges, and the North Sea coastline on the right side of the aircraft, while the left shows only the Pentland Hills and inland farmland. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges, Edinburgh city, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into PHL on runways 27L/27R come in from the east, and the Philadelphia skyline along the Delaware River sits to the north of the final approach path, putting it on the right side of the cabin during descent. Notable sights include: Philadelphia skyline, Delaware River, Center City skyscrapers, South Jersey suburbs.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,339 miles (5,374 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Greenland and near the Newfoundland coast before descending along the US Mid-Atlantic seaboard