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AGA β AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Massira Airport (Agadir) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of rugged Moroccan mountain terrain at takeoff, a traverse over the Spanish interior, and a scenic approach over the European heartland toward the Dutch polders.
Anti-Atlas Range
Dramatic, sun-scorched mountains and deep valleys visible immediately after taking off from Agadir.
High Atlas Peaks
Snow-capped summits including Mount Toubkal visible in the distance to the northeast during the early climb.
Spanish Meseta
The vast central plateau of Spain, characterized by reddish earth and geometric agricultural patterns.
Parisian Basin
On clear routes, the sprawling metropolitan area of Paris can be identified in the distance over central France.
Low Countries
The dense urban clusters of Brussels and Antwerp as the flight crosses into Belgian airspace.
Dutch Polders
The iconic reclaimed land, canals, and perfectly organized fields of the Netherlands during the final approach.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to see the sun illuminating the Atlas Mountains. Keep your eyes peeled 20 minutes before landing for the Port of Rotterdam and the intricate water management systems that define the Dutch landscape. If approaching Schiphol from the south, you'll get a great view of the Amsterdam city center.
Atlantic Seaboard
Continuous views of the vast Atlantic Ocean and the western edge of the African continent.
Portuguese Coastline
Distant views of the cliffs and beaches of the Algarve and the mouth of the Tagus River near Lisbon.
Strait of Gibraltar
A view of the western gateway to the Mediterranean, often dotted with massive cargo ships.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue waters of the bay as the flight transitions from the Iberian Peninsula to France.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged western tip of France featuring intricate coastlines and small offshore islands.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping below the Atlantic horizon. During the descent into Schiphol, this side often provides views of the North Sea coastline and the sprawling Dutch wind farms if the wind is from the north.
Distance: 2,705 km (1,681 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: AGA (30.32500076293945, -9.41306972503662)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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