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AMS → BON
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Flamingo International Airport (Kralendijk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most scenic approach into Bonaire, providing panoramic views of the rugged Washington Slagbaai National Park and the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire before touchdown.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the southern UK coastline.
The Azores
On some flight paths, the volcanic peaks of the Azores archipelago may be visible amidst the Atlantic.
Washington Slagbaai
Bonaire's rugged, desert-like northern tip with its cactus-filled hills and limestone cliffs.
Klein Bonaire
The flat, uninhabited coral island surrounded by a vibrant turquoise reef just off the coast of Kralendijk.
Kralendijk Waterfront
Excellent views of the colorful Dutch colonial architecture and the town's harbor during the descent.
The right side is ideal for the arrival sequence. Flights often approach from the north, flying along the western coast of Bonaire. This provides a 'tour' of the island's best features, including Goto Meer and Klein Bonaire. You also avoid the direct southern sun glare during the long trans-Atlantic stretch.
Zeeland Delta
View the intricate network of islands and massive flood barriers of the Delta Works shortly after takeoff.
Brittany Peninsula
Catch a glimpse of the rugged French coastline and the Bay of Biscay as you head over the Atlantic.
Atlantic Glare
On westbound flights, this side receives the most sunlight, offering brilliant ocean reflections.
Windward Islands
Depending on the flight path, distant views of the Lesser Antilles may appear as you enter the Caribbean.
Pink Salt Pans
On final approach, look for the vibrant pink salt evaporation ponds and white salt mounds in southern Bonaire.
Sit on the left if you want to see the pink salt pans of Pekelmeer during the very final moments of the landing. Be aware that the afternoon sun will be on this side for most of the flight, so keep your window shade down during the mid-Atlantic crossing to stay cool.
Distance: 7,792 km (4,842 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 10 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BON (12.130999565124512, -68.26850128173828)
Route Type: International
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