Edinburgh to Tunis flight pathEDITUN

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Flight time3h 10m
Distance1,464
Heading149° → 159°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side captures Edinburgh's dramatic cityscape on departure, a mid-flight glimpse of the western Alps and Mediterranean islands, and a scenic Carthage/Tunis approach on landing, while the right side offers mostly featureless cruise scenery over central France and open water.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Edinburgh to Tunis is 1,464 miles (2,356 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Southern England countryside, the English Channel, French Alps foothills near Lyon, and the western Mediterranean Sea near Corsica and Sardinia

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Edinburgh (left side) — Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges

Takeoff from EDI

LEFT

Departing runway 24 from Edinburgh, the aircraft banks left onto a southerly heading, bringing Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its three famous bridges into view on the left before the coastline falls away.

Edinburgh Castle and Old TownArthur's SeatFirth of ForthForth Bridges
EDI EdinburghHub for easyJet, Loganair

Landing at TUN

LEFT

On approach to Tunis-Carthage from the north over the Mediterranean, the final turn onto runway 19 brings Lake of Tunis, the city skyline, and the ancient ruins of Carthage into view on the left side of the aircraft.

Lake of TunisTunis city skylineCarthage ruinsMediterranean coastline
TUN CarthageHub for Tunisair

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Tunis. The left side captures Edinburgh's dramatic cityscape on departure, a mid-flight glimpse of the western Alps and Mediterranean islands, and a scenic Carthage/Tunis approach on landing, while the right side offers mostly featureless cruise scenery over central France and open water.

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 runway 24 from Edinburgh, the aircraft banks left onto a southerly heading, bringing Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its three famous bridges into view on the left before the coastline falls away. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges.

What can I see when landing at Carthage in Tunis?

When landing at Carthage (TUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Tunis-Carthage from the north over the Mediterranean, the final turn onto runway 19 brings Lake of Tunis, the city skyline, and the ancient ruins of Carthage into view on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Lake of Tunis, Tunis city skyline, Carthage ruins, Mediterranean coastline.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Tunis?

The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Carthage (TUN) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,464 miles (2,356 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Edinburgh to Tunis flight path pass over?

Southern England countryside, the English Channel, French Alps foothills near Lyon, and the western Mediterranean Sea near Corsica and Sardinia