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AMS → ABZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the best vantage point for the Dutch coastline upon departure and provides a superior view of the Scottish mainland and the city of Aberdeen during the final approach.
North Sea Canal
View of the primary shipping artery connecting Amsterdam to the North Sea, featuring the locks at IJmuiden.
Haarlem & North Holland
Aerial perspective of the historic city of Haarlem and the meticulously organized Dutch polder landscapes.
Scottish Coastline
First contact with the UK near the Tay Estuary or Montrose, showcasing rugged cliffs and small coastal towns.
Aberdeen City
A clear view of the 'Granite City' architecture and the bustling harbor as you descend into Dyce.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Spot the famous links golf courses that hug the coastline just south of the airport.
For morning flights, the left side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare on the windows. During the approach to ABZ, watch for the transition from the North Sea to the green, rolling hills of Aberdeenshire. If the flight takes a southerly route into Scotland, you may even spot the Firth of Forth bridges in the distance.
Wadden Islands
Distant views of Texel and the southern reaches of the UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea mudflats.
Offshore Wind Farms
Multiple large-scale wind turbine arrays situated in the North Sea, appearing as white dots on the water.
North Sea Shipping
Dense maritime traffic, including tankers and support vessels heading toward the oil and gas fields.
Balmedie Beach
The expansive golden sands and dunes stretching north from Aberdeen toward the mouth of the River Ythan.
Energy Industry Hubs
Views of the industrial infrastructure and logistics bases supporting the UK's offshore energy sector.
The right side is perfect for capturing the North Sea's vastness and the industrial scale of offshore energy projects. On clear days in winter, the low sun can create dramatic light reflections on the sea surface. Watch for the dramatic sand dunes of the Aberdeenshire coast during the final minutes of flight.
Distance: 703 km (437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Route Type: International
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