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AAL → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Aalborg Airport (Aalborg) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the European mainland, including the Kiel Canal, the IJsselmeer, and the historic canal district of Amsterdam during landing.
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Jutland Landscape
View the rural heart of Denmark with its rolling hills and farmland immediately after departure.
Kiel Canal
The vital maritime link between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea visible in Northern Germany.
IJsselmeer
A massive freshwater lake in the Netherlands created by the Afsluitdijk.
Amsterdam Canal District
The famous concentric canal rings of the Dutch capital often visible on final approach.
Dutch Polders
The geometric precision of reclaimed land and drainage canals in the Northern Netherlands.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid sun glare. This side typically provides the best view of the Amsterdam city center and the IJsselmeer. During the winter, the frozen polders create a striking high-contrast pattern from above.
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Danish West Coast
The rugged and beautiful sandy shorelines of the North Sea side of Jutland.
Frisian Islands
A spectacular chain of islands and sandbars stretching across the German and Dutch coasts.
Wadden Sea
The intricate patterns of tidal channels and mudflats visible during low tide.
North Sea Wind Farms
Extensive clusters of offshore wind turbines generating renewable energy in the deep water.
The right side is perfect for sunset views over the North Sea on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the island of Texel as you enter Dutch airspace. In clear weather, the contrast between the deep sea and the shallow Wadden Sea is breathtaking.
Book Hotels in AmsterdamDistance: 624 km (388 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: AAL (57.0927589138, 9.84924316406)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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