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ABZ → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Scottish coast upon departure and a picturesque approach over the Dutch coastline and the IJsselmeer before landing.
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Aberdeen Harbor
Aerial view of the 'Granite City' and its busy industrial port right after takeoff.
St Andrews
Clear views of the historic golf town and the Fife coastline on a clear day.
West Frisian Islands
The chain of islands protecting the Dutch coast visible during the descent.
IJsselmeer
The massive closed-off bay and the Houtribdijk dam connecting Enkhuizen and Lelystad.
Amsterdam City Center
If landing on specific runways, a glimpse of the canal rings and the A'DAM Lookout.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The approach into AMS often provides a great perspective of the North Holland peninsula's unique water management systems.
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North Sea Wind Farms
Impressive clusters of offshore turbines like the Hornsea arrays appearing in the vast blue.
Dutch Dunes
The sandy coastline of Zandvoort and Bloemendaal as you cross into Dutch airspace.
Rotterdam Port
Distant views of one of the world's largest ports and the Maasvlakte expansion.
Polder Landscapes
Geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals around the Haarlemmermeer.
The right side is excellent for observing the industrial scale of the North Sea and the sunset on evening flights. Look out for the distinct grid patterns of the Dutch polders during the final descent.
Book Hotels in AmsterdamDistance: 703 km (437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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