Right side scores 3.5 vs left's 2.5 due to superior landing scenery: the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh's iconic castle and Old Town, and the Pentland Hills provide dramatic urban and geological features during descent and approach. Takeoff from Warsaw is comparable on both sides, but the landing experience on the right is substantially more memorable and visually distinctive.
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Flight Path
Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki to Edinburgh is 995 miles (1,601 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
North Sea coastline of eastern England (Norfolk and Lincolnshire coast), Pennine Hills on the England-Scotland border, Scottish Lowlands with the Tweed River valley, Lammermuir Hills approaching Edinburgh
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Takeoff from WMI
RIGHTRight side captures the Vistula River valley and Warsaw's urban sprawl during climb-out from runway 26 (westbound). Left side faces open agricultural plains with minimal visual interest.
Landing at EDI
RIGHTRight side offers the Firth of Forth estuary, Edinburgh's distinctive castle and Old Town silhouette, and the Pentland Hills during approach to runway 24 (southwest heading). Left side shows only the North Sea and featureless water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki to Edinburgh. Right side scores 3.5 vs left's 2.5 due to superior landing scenery: the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh's iconic castle and Old Town, and the Pentland Hills provide dramatic urban and geological features during descent and approach. Takeoff from Warsaw is comparable on both sides, but the landing experience on the right is substantially more memorable and visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Warsaw Modlin Airport in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki?
During takeoff from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Vistula River valley and Warsaw's urban sprawl during climb-out from runway 26 (westbound). Left side faces open agricultural plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Vistula River winding through central Poland, Warsaw city center and suburbs, Modlin Airport infrastructure receding below.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the Firth of Forth estuary, Edinburgh's distinctive castle and Old Town silhouette, and the Pentland Hills during approach to runway 24 (southwest heading). Left side shows only the North Sea and featureless water. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth with its bridges and islands, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town skyline, Pentland Hills to the south, Leith Harbor.
How long is the flight from Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki to Edinburgh?
The flight from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 995 miles (1,601 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
North Sea coastline of eastern England (Norfolk and Lincolnshire coast), Pennine Hills on the England-Scotland border, Scottish Lowlands with the Tweed River valley, Lammermuir Hills approaching Edinburgh