The right side edges ahead thanks to a stronger takeoff view of Edinburgh's landmarks and the chance to see the French and Swiss Alps, including snow-capped peaks near Mont Blanc, during the cruise phase before the Venice descent.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Venice is 992 miles (1,597 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Eastern France, the Jura Mountains, and the western edge of the Alps near the France-Switzerland border, with snow-covered peaks visible before the descent toward the Po Valley and Venice.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTDeparting on runway 24 to the southwest, the right side faces northwest toward central Edinburgh, giving passengers a good look at the Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Pentland Hills before the aircraft turns south. The left side mostly shows the flatter East Lothian coastline.
Landing at VCE
LEFTOn final approach into VCE from the northeast, landing to the southwest on runway 22, the left side faces southeast directly over the Venice lagoon, with its patchwork of islands, canals, and the historic city visible just before touchdown. The right side instead looks toward the flatter mainland industrial outskirts of Mestre.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Venezia Tessera (VCE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Venice. The right side edges ahead thanks to a stronger takeoff view of Edinburgh's landmarks and the chance to see the French and Swiss Alps, including snow-capped peaks near Mont Blanc, during the cruise phase before the Venice descent.
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 on runway 24 to the southwest, the right side faces northwest toward central Edinburgh, giving passengers a good look at the Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Pentland Hills before the aircraft turns south. The left side mostly shows the flatter East Lothian coastline. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills, Firth of Forth in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Venezia Tessera in Venice?
When landing at Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On final approach into VCE from the northeast, landing to the southwest on runway 22, the left side faces southeast directly over the Venice lagoon, with its patchwork of islands, canals, and the historic city visible just before touchdown. The right side instead looks toward the flatter mainland industrial outskirts of Mestre. Notable sights include: Venice lagoon, Murano and Burano islands, St. Mark's Basin, Adriatic coastline.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Venice?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Venezia Tessera (VCE) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 992 miles (1,597 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Venice flight path pass over?
Eastern France, the Jura Mountains, and the western edge of the Alps near the France-Switzerland border, with snow-covered peaks visible before the descent toward the Po Valley and Venice.