Shannon to Edinburgh flight pathSNNEDI

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Flight time1h 25m
Distance317
Heading043° → 047°

Shannon to Edinburgh is 317 miles (510 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side offers the estuary views at both ends of the flight — the Shannon Estuary on departure and the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline on arrival — while the right side is dominated by flat interior terrain for most of the short flight.

Takeoff · SNNLEFTShannon Estuary, Clare countryside, Loop Head peninsula in the distance
Landing · EDILEFTFirth of Forth, Forth bridges, Edinburgh skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Irish Sea crossing with the Isle of Man visible below, followed by the low hills of the Scottish Southern Uplands as the coast nears

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from SNN

LEFT

Departing Shannon on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the wide Shannon Estuary before turning north-east toward Scotland, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the estuary mouth and the green Clare countryside. The right side mostly shows flat inland pasture with little definition.

Shannon EstuaryClare countrysideLoop Head peninsula in the distance
Aerial window seat view during landing at Edinburgh (left side) — Firth of Forth, Forth bridges, Edinburgh skyline, Arthur's Seat

Landing at EDI

LEFT

On approach to Edinburgh runway 24 from the north-east, the aircraft descends along the Firth of Forth, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the estuary, the Forth bridges, and Edinburgh's skyline including Arthur's Seat before touchdown. The right side faces inland toward the Pentland Hills with less distinctive scenery.

Firth of ForthForth bridgesEdinburgh skylineArthur's Seat

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shannon to Edinburgh. The left side offers the estuary views at both ends of the flight — the Shannon Estuary on departure and the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline on arrival — while the right side is dominated by flat interior terrain for most of the short flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Shannon in Shannon?

During takeoff from Shannon (SNN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Shannon on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the wide Shannon Estuary before turning north-east toward Scotland, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the estuary mouth and the green Clare countryside. The right side mostly shows flat inland pasture with little definition. Notable sights include: Shannon Estuary, Clare countryside, Loop Head peninsula in the distance.

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 approach to Edinburgh runway 24 from the north-east, the aircraft descends along the Firth of Forth, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the estuary, the Forth bridges, and Edinburgh's skyline including Arthur's Seat before touchdown. The right side faces inland toward the Pentland Hills with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth bridges, Edinburgh skyline, Arthur's Seat.

How long is the flight from Shannon to Edinburgh?

The flight from Shannon (SNN) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 317 miles (510 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Shannon to Edinburgh flight path pass over?

Irish Sea crossing with the Isle of Man visible below, followed by the low hills of the Scottish Southern Uplands as the coast nears