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PPW → NRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Papa Westray Airport (Papa Westray) to North Ronaldsay Airport (North Ronaldsay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the unique topography of North Ronaldsay, including its world-famous lighthouses and the unique drystone dyke that keeps sheep on the shore.
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Papa Westray Settlement
Aerial views of the small crofting community and the airfield shortly after departure.
Sanday Island
In the distance to the south, the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Sanday are visible.
North Ronaldsay Lighthouses
The iconic tall red-and-white striped lighthouse and the historic unlit Old Beacon.
Seal Colonies
Frequent sightings of grey and common seals basking on the rocky outcrops of the Linklet Bay area.
The flight is exceptionally short, often under 10 minutes, so have your camera ready immediately. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the lighthouses. Watch specifically for the unique seaweed-eating sheep along the shoreline as the aircraft approaches the runway.
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Atlantic Ocean
Uninterrupted views of the vast North Atlantic where it meets the North Sea.
Mull Head
The northern tip of Papa Westray, featuring dramatic cliffs and a thriving nature reserve.
The Sheep Dyke
The historic 13-mile drystone wall that circles the entire island of North Ronaldsay.
Keep your eyes focused on the coastline immediately after takeoff to spot the dramatic sea caves of Papa Westray. During descent, look for the white foam of waves breaking against the northern reefs.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 26 km (16 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 min
Departure: PPW (59.351699829100006, -2.9002799987800003)
Arrival: NRL (59.3675003052, -2.43443989754)
Route Type: Domestic
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