Zurich to Edinburgh flight path: ZRH to EDI

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Edinburgh. The right side catches the English Lake District peaks during the mid-flight crossing of northern England, and then delivers the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh's iconic skyline on approach. The landing views on the right are particularly strong and distinctive.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a northwestbound flight to Edinburgh, the aircraft turns left after takeoff, putting the left side over Lake Zurich and the city center before climbing over the Swiss Plateau toward the Jura mountains. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich stretching southeast, Zurich city center and the Limmat river corridor, the Jura ridge to the northwest, and the distant Alps to the south.

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport uses runway 06/24 predominantly, with arrivals often from the west on runway 06 heading east. On approach from the south, the right side gives views over the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock, and Arthur's Seat before touchdown. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and the Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat volcanic hill, and the city's New Town grid.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 776 miles (1,248 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The flight crosses the Rhine valley and Black Forest shortly after departure, then tracks over eastern France and the English Channel near the Pas-de-Calais. Over England it passes the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines, then the Cheviot Hills on the Scottish border before descending toward Edinburgh across the Southern Uplands.