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WIC → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Wick Airport (Wick) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning coastal journey down the eastern edge of Scotland, featuring dramatic cliffs, the North Sea, and a prime view of the iconic Forth Bridges during the approach into Edinburgh.
Moray Firth
Vast views of the North Sea and the chance to spot the coastline of the Black Isle as you cross the water.
Aberdeen Coastline
The 'Granite City' is visible along the coast with its busy harbor and nearby sandy beaches.
Dunnottar Castle
A breathtaking ruined medieval fortress perched on a rocky headland near Stonehaven.
St Andrews
The historic home of golf and its famous Old Course are visible as you cross the Tay and Eden estuaries.
The Forth Bridges
Unrivaled views of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing on final descent.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the coastline. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the cliffs and North Sea. On clear days, you can see the distant oil rigs in the Moray Firth shortly after takeoff from Wick.
Cairngorms National Park
Glimpses of the UK's largest national park and its high plateau peaks, often snow-covered in winter.
Perthshire Highlands
Dense forests and rolling hills of Big Tree Country as the plane transitions toward the Lowlands.
Loch Leven
A large freshwater loch with a historic island castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned.
Edinburgh Castle
Depending on the wind direction and landing runway, you may see the castle sitting atop its volcanic rock.
Pentland Hills
The regional park hills marking the southern boundary of Edinburgh during the final seconds of flight.
This side is ideal for mountain lovers. Keep an eye out for the Grampian Mountains in the distance. During evening flights, the sunset over the Highlands can be spectacular. Ensure you look out about 10 minutes before landing for the inland Fife landscape.
Distance: 279 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: WIC (58.45890045166016, -3.09306001663208)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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