Seeing Shetland Islands from a plane5 ★
Britain's northernmost islands, about 100 of them, closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh. Look for long narrow inlets (voes) cutting deep into treeless green-brown land.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Istanbul: sit on the left, 463 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Istanbul | Left | 463 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Copenhagen | Left | 501 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Shetland Islands from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Shetland Islands from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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