The right side wins overall because it captures the scenic departure turn over Rhodes and, more importantly, the long cruise segment across the Adriatic and the Alps, which offers far more dramatic and varied terrain than the opposite side's view of open Mediterranean and Balkan interior.
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Flight Path
Rhodos to Edinburgh is 1,991 miles (3,205 km), a flight of about 4 hours 20 minutes.
Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennines, and the southern Alps near the Italy-Switzerland border along the great-circle path toward the English Channel
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from RHO
RIGHTAfter departing Rhodes on runway 24, the aircraft banks right to head northwest toward the Greek mainland, putting Rhodes Town, its medieval harbor, and the island's northern coastline directly under the right wing during the turn.
Landing at EDI
LEFTOn the approach to Edinburgh's runway 24 from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Firth of Forth before turning southwest to land, placing Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Forth bridges on the left side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Diagoras (RHO) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rhodos to Edinburgh. The right side wins overall because it captures the scenic departure turn over Rhodes and, more importantly, the long cruise segment across the Adriatic and the Alps, which offers far more dramatic and varied terrain than the opposite side's view of open Mediterranean and Balkan interior.
What can I see during takeoff from Diagoras in Rhodos?
During takeoff from Diagoras (RHO), sit on the Right side for the best views. After departing Rhodes on runway 24, the aircraft banks right to head northwest toward the Greek mainland, putting Rhodes Town, its medieval harbor, and the island's northern coastline directly under the right wing during the turn. Notable sights include: Rhodes Town and harbor, Rhodes acropolis hill, northern coastline of Rhodes, Aegean Sea.
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 approach to Edinburgh's runway 24 from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Firth of Forth before turning southwest to land, placing Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Forth bridges on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and its bridges, Edinburgh city skyline, Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Rhodos to Edinburgh?
The flight from Diagoras (RHO) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,991 miles (3,205 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Rhodos to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennines, and the southern Alps near the Italy-Switzerland border along the great-circle path toward the English Channel