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KOI → WRY
Which side of the plane to sit from Kirkwall Airport (Kirkwall) to Westray Airport (Westray)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the historic Kirkwall skyline and the dramatic sea cliffs of Westray, providing more land-based visual interest at low altitude.
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St Magnus Cathedral
A magnificent view of the Britain's most northerly cathedral in the center of Kirkwall immediately after takeoff.
Kirkwall Harbour
Aerial perspective of the bustling marina and the NorthLink ferries connecting the islands.
Eynhallow Sound
The narrow, tide-swept channel between the Mainland and the hilly island of Rousay.
Noup Head Cliffs
Dramatic views of the rugged western cliffs of Westray, home to thousands of nesting seabirds.
Sit on the left for the best orientation of Kirkwall town. Since this flight is extremely low-level (often under 500ft), the landmarks appear larger and pass very quickly. Mid-morning flights offer the best lighting for the town and the coastal cliffs.
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Sanday's Coastline
Distant views of the iconic white sandy beaches and turquoise bays of the neighboring island of Sanday.
Papa Westray
A clear view of the small island of Papa Westray, which marks the destination of the world's shortest scheduled flight.
North Isles Seascape
A panoramic view of the North Sea dotted with small uninhabited skerries and local fishing vessels.
The right side is ideal for capturing the geographical layout of the Northern Isles. Be aware that seats are often assigned by the pilot for weight distribution on the 8-seater Islander aircraft, but you can usually see out of both sides due to the narrow cabin.
Book Hotels in WestrayDistance: 44 km (27 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: KOI (58.957801818847656, -2.9049999713897705)
Arrival: WRY (59.350299835200005, -2.95000004768)
Route Type: Domestic
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