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EDI → LSI
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Sumburgh Airport (Sumburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Scottish coastline, from the historic Fife peninsula up to the remote Fair Isle, providing much more geographic variety than the open sea on the right.
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St Andrews & Fife Coast
Shortly after takeoff, view the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews and the rugged coastline of the East Neuk.
Tay Estuary
Aerial perspective of the Tay Road and Rail bridges connecting Fife to the city of Dundee.
Dunnottar Castle
Near Stonehaven, look for the dramatic ruins of this medieval fortress perched on a cliff edge.
Moray Firth Crossing
The transition from the mainland to the northern waters, often revealing the distinct 'knee' of the Aberdeenshire coast.
Fair Isle
A rare top-down view of the UK's most remote inhabited island, famous for its knitwear and bird observatory.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the North Sea. Watch closely about 35-40 minutes into the flight for the isolated speck of Fair Isle. On clear days, the distant peaks of the Cairngorms are visible to the west shortly after leaving the Edinburgh area.
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Bass Rock
A massive volcanic plug in the Firth of Forth, appearing white due to the world's largest colony of Northern Gannets.
North Sea Shipping
Views of container ships and tankers navigating the busy lanes toward the Port of Leith.
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
On clear days, distant offshore platforms or support vessels may be visible in the North Sea basins.
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
A stunning view of the Robert Stevenson-designed lighthouse atop the cliffs during the final descent.
Sumburgh Runway Crossing
Look down as you land to see the unique public road that crosses the active runway at Shetland.
The right side is best for the final two minutes of flight. As the plane banks for its approach into LSI, you get an incredible view of the Sumburgh Head cliffs. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the sea haze and better capture the deep blue of the North Sea.
Book Hotels in SumburghDistance: 454 km (282 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: LSI (59.87889862060547, -1.295560002326965)
Route Type: Domestic
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