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ABZ → KOI
Which side of the plane to sit from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen) to Kirkwall Airport (Kirkwall)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged coastline of Caithness and the historic maritime landscape of Scapa Flow during the descent into Orkney.
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Moray Firth
Expansive views across the water towards the Black Isle and the distant Highlands.
Caithness Cliffs
Dramatic vertical cliffs and rocky outcrops along the northernmost edge of the Scottish mainland.
Scapa Flow
The massive natural harbor famous for its role in both World Wars and the scuttling of the German fleet.
Italian Chapel
A glimpse of the ornate chapel built by POWs on the small island of Lamb Holm.
Churchill Barriers
The series of four causeways linking the southern Orkney islands, visible during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best land-based scenery. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on the Caithness coast without the glare of the North Sea. On a clear day, you can see the distant peaks of Sutherland to the west.
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Duncansby Head
The iconic sea stacks and the lighthouse marking the extreme northeastern tip of the British mainland.
Pentland Skerries
A group of uninhabited islands in the Pentland Firth featuring a prominent twin-towered lighthouse.
North Sea Assets
Potential sightings of support vessels and distant offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
Keiss Castle
The striking ruins of a 16th-century castle perched precariously on the edge of the cliffs.
St. Magnus Cathedral
The red sandstone landmark of Kirkwall town may be visible as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is ideal for capturing the unique geography of Duncansby Head. If flying in the late afternoon, the low sun can create beautiful reflections on the North Sea, but be prepared for occasional glare.
Book Hotels in KirkwallDistance: 200 km (124 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Arrival: KOI (58.957801818847656, -2.9049999713897705)
Route Type: Domestic
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