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AMS → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is favored for its unique perspective on the Dutch hydraulic engineering projects and the scenic coastline, offering a more varied landscape compared to the urban-heavy left side.
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North Sea Coast
Follow the continuous line of golden beaches stretching from The Hague towards Belgium.
Zeeland Delta
Marvel at the world-famous storm surge barriers and reclaimed land of the Delta Works.
Ghent Vistas
Glimpse the medieval architecture and historic center of one of Flanders' oldest cities.
Chantilly Forest
See the massive green expanse and the fairytale-like Château de Chantilly during final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the coastline without sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff from Schiphol to capture the engineering marvels of the Zeeland Delta. During the final descent into CDG, look for the grand estates and forests north of Paris.
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Rotterdam Hub
Witness the dense urban sprawl and industrial architecture of Europe's largest port city.
Antwerp Sprawl
Spot the winding Scheldt River and the historic towers of the Belgian port city.
Brussels Panorama
Look for the distinctive Atomium and the sprawling urban landscape of the Belgian capital.
Picardy Fields
Observe the geometric patterns of the vast agricultural plains in northern France.
Choose the left side for evening departures to see the dense network of city lights across the Netherlands and Belgium. If the aircraft approaches CDG from the west, you may catch a distant view of the Eiffel Tower during the landing pattern.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 398 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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