The left side bookends the flight with genuine terrain interest - the Tatra Mountains at departure and Edinburgh's volcanic skyline plus the Firth of Forth at arrival - while the right side faces mostly flat North European plains and open sea for the bulk of the route.
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Flight Path
Krakow to Edinburgh is 1,038 miles (1,671 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Flat North German Plain and the southern North Sea crossing, with the Dutch or German coastline briefly visible below before open water dominates the view
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from KRK
LEFTDeparting KRK to the west, the Tatra Mountains and the Beskidy foothills rise to the south, giving left-side passengers a brief but distinct mountain view during the initial climb before the terrain flattens out over Silesia.
Landing at EDI
LEFTOn the typical northeast approach into EDI's runway 24, the aircraft descends over the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh Castle visible to the south - all on the left side of the aircraft as it banks southwest toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Krakow to Edinburgh. The left side bookends the flight with genuine terrain interest - the Tatra Mountains at departure and Edinburgh's volcanic skyline plus the Firth of Forth at arrival - while the right side faces mostly flat North European plains and open sea for the bulk of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
During takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing KRK to the west, the Tatra Mountains and the Beskidy foothills rise to the south, giving left-side passengers a brief but distinct mountain view during the initial climb before the terrain flattens out over Silesia. Notable sights include: Tatra Mountains, Beskidy foothills, Vistula River valley near Krakow.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical northeast approach into EDI's runway 24, the aircraft descends over the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh Castle visible to the south - all on the left side of the aircraft as it banks southwest toward the runway. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town skyline, Pentland Hills.
How long is the flight from Krakow to Edinburgh?
The flight from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,038 miles (1,671 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Krakow to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Flat North German Plain and the southern North Sea crossing, with the Dutch or German coastline briefly visible below before open water dominates the view