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NWI → ABZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Norwich International Airport (Norwich) to Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Scottish coastline, historic castles, and the final approach over the cliffs of Aberdeenshire.
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Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of turbines like Sheringham Shoal standing in the North Sea.
Farne Islands
A group of rocky islands off the Northumberland coast known for puffins and seals.
Bamburgh Castle
A stunning view of the massive coastal fortress sitting atop basalt outcrops.
Firth of Forth
The wide entrance to the Scottish Lowlands where the North Sea meets the estuary.
Dunnottar Castle
Dramatic medieval ruins perched on a cliff edge near Stonehaven during final descent.
This side is best for sunset flights as the light hits the coastal cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing to catch Dunnottar Castle. Look for the Bell Rock Lighthouse if the flight path is slightly offshore.
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Norfolk Broads
Lush wetlands and winding waterways visible shortly after departure from Norwich.
The Wash
The massive bay between Norfolk and Lincolnshire with unique tidal flats and salt marshes.
Yorkshire Coastline
Views of the rugged cliffs near Whitby and the distant peaks of the North York Moors.
St Andrews
The world-famous Old Course and the historic university town on the Fife coast.
Tay Estuary
A great perspective of Dundee and the long rail and road bridges crossing the water.
Sit here for better views of the English interior and the crossing over the Tay Estuary. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the North Sea.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 550 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: NWI (52.675800323500006, 1.28278005123)
Arrival: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Route Type: Domestic
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