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Which side of the plane to sit from Kirkwall Airport (Kirkwall) to Inverness Airport (Inverness)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to Scotland's dramatic east coast, featuring sea stacks, historic castles, and the industrial landscape of the Cromarty Firth.

Left Side Highlights
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Scapa Flow

Witness the famous natural harbor and site of historical naval events in the Orkney Islands.

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Duncansby Stacks

Sharp, jagged sea stacks rising from the ocean at the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland.

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Dunrobin Castle

The majestic, French-style towers of one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses.

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Cromarty Firth Rigs

Massive oil platforms moored for maintenance, creating a striking industrial skyline against the water.

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Fort George

The massive 18th-century artillery fortification guarding the approach to Inverness.

Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the coastal cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 10 to 15 minutes into the flight for the best views of Dunrobin Castle.

Right Side Highlights
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John o' Groats

The iconic northernmost settlement on the British mainland, visible just after crossing the Pentland Firth.

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The Flow Country

A vast, wild expanse of peat bog and wetlands, unique to northern Scotland and visible inland.

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Morven

The highest point in Caithness, a distinctive pyramid-shaped peak standing out from the flat landscape.

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Dornoch Firth Bridge

The elegant road bridge spanning the firth, marking the transition into the southern Highlands.

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Loch Fleet

A beautiful tidal basin and nature reserve known for its birdlife and seals.

Look inland for the rugged wilderness of the Sutherland hills. During winter evening flights, this side offers the best chance to see the sunset over the Highlands or, on rare occasions, the Aurora Borealis.

Top Activities in Inverness
Route Information

Distance: 171 km (106 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 17 min

Departure: KOI (58.957801818847656, -2.9049999713897705)

Arrival: INV (57.54249954223633, -4.047500133514403)

Route Type: Domestic

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