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AMS → AUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a front-row seat to the breathtaking European Alps and the desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula.
The Alps
Spectacular snow-capped peaks across Switzerland and Austria.
Adriatic Coast
Crystalline waters and the thousand islands of Croatia.
Mesopotamia
The historic flow of the Euphrates river through the desert.
Empty Quarter
Endless waves of red sand dunes as you enter the UAE.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
A stunning view of the white marble masterpiece during final approach.
The right side is unbeatable for afternoon flights, offering a golden hour view of the Alps and a magnificent sunset over the Iraqi and Saudi deserts.
German Heartland
Aerial views of the Rhine valley and dense European forests.
Black Sea Coast
The meeting point of the Turkish coastline and deep blue waters.
Pontic Mountains
Stunning ridges across Northern Turkey.
Dubai Skyline
Glittering distant views of the world's tallest buildings on arrival.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize glare and capture the morning light reflecting off the Black Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Distance: 5,192 km (3,226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 6 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Route Type: International
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