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AMS → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Dutch coastline upon departure and the dramatic tidal patterns of The Wash as the flight enters British airspace.
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Amsterdam Skyline
Clear views of the iconic canal rings and the historic center of Amsterdam immediately following takeoff from Schiphol.
Dutch Coastline
The sandy dunes of Zandvoort and the coastal engineering works of the IJmuiden locks as the aircraft heads out over the sea.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white turbines standing in the North Sea, providing a sense of the scale of renewable energy production.
The Wash Estuary
The distinct, swirling silt patterns and sandbanks of the large bay between Norfolk and Lincolnshire upon landfall.
NEC and Resorts World
The massive exhibition halls of the National Exhibition Centre and the lake at Resorts World just seconds before touchdown at BHX.
The right side is best for photography during morning flights to avoid sun glare. This side provides the most dramatic views of the transition from sea to land at the UK coast near the Norfolk border.
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Schiphol Infrastructure
A comprehensive view of one of Europe's largest aviation hubs, including the famous Polderbaan runway if taking off towards the north.
North Sea Shipping
Dense clusters of cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors between Rotterdam and the UK.
East Anglian Fens
The intricate, patchwork-like patterns of the low-lying agricultural drainage systems in the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire countryside.
Warwick Castle
On a southerly approach to Birmingham, you can occasionally spot the medieval towers of Warwick Castle nestled in the greenery.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights as the sun is positioned to the south. Keep an eye out for the historic city of Cambridge during the mid-flight descent.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 442 km (275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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