Edinburgh to Reykjavik flight pathEDIRKV

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Flight time2h 05m
Distance849
Heading319° → 303°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

Both the Edinburgh departure turn and the Reykjavik approach favor the right side, showing the city, coastline, and volcanic peninsula terrain, while the long mid-Atlantic cruise offers little to differentiate either side.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Edinburgh to Reykjavik is 849 miles (1,366 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the Faroe Islands sometimes visible far to the north-northeast depending on routing

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from EDI

RIGHT

Departing runway 24 the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right onto its northwesterly track toward Iceland, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, the Firth of Forth, and the Pentland Hills on the right side of the cabin during the turn.

Firth of ForthEdinburgh Old Town and CastlePentland HillsForth bridges
EDI EdinburghHub for easyJet, Loganair
Aerial window seat view during landing at Reykjavik (right side) — Faxafloi Bay, Reykjavik waterfront and Hallgrimskirkja spire, Snaefellsnes peninsula volcanic ridge, Mount Esja

Landing at RKV

RIGHT

Approaches into Keflavik-area airspace toward RKV typically curve in from the south over Faxafloi Bay, giving right-side passengers views of Reykjavik's waterfront and the distinctive Snaefellsnes peninsula volcanic ridge before landing on runway 19 or 31.

Faxafloi BayReykjavik waterfront and Hallgrimskirkja spireSnaefellsnes peninsula volcanic ridgeMount Esja
RKV ReykjavikHub for Icelandair Domestic, Eagle Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (RKV)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Reykjavik. Both the Edinburgh departure turn and the Reykjavik approach favor the right side, showing the city, coastline, and volcanic peninsula terrain, while the long mid-Atlantic cruise offers little to differentiate either 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 runway 24 the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right onto its northwesterly track toward Iceland, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, the Firth of Forth, and the Pentland Hills on the right side of the cabin during the turn. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Old Town and Castle, Pentland Hills, Forth bridges.

What can I see when landing at Reykjavik in Reykjavik?

When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaches into Keflavik-area airspace toward RKV typically curve in from the south over Faxafloi Bay, giving right-side passengers views of Reykjavik's waterfront and the distinctive Snaefellsnes peninsula volcanic ridge before landing on runway 19 or 31. Notable sights include: Faxafloi Bay, Reykjavik waterfront and Hallgrimskirkja spire, Snaefellsnes peninsula volcanic ridge, Mount Esja.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Reykjavik?

The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 849 miles (1,366 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Edinburgh to Reykjavik flight path pass over?

Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the Faroe Islands sometimes visible far to the north-northeast depending on routing