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AMS → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the major river systems, the dense urban skylines of the Rhineland, and the most iconic view of the Cologne Cathedral upon the final descent into the airport.
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Amsterdam City Center
Excellent views of the UNESCO-listed canal rings and the historic core of Amsterdam shortly after takeoff.
Rhine-Waal River System
Observation of the massive shipping traffic moving along the Waal, the main distributary of the Rhine river.
Düsseldorf Skyline
A clear view of the Rhine Tower and the modern glass skyscrapers that line the riverfront in Düsseldorf.
Cologne Cathedral
The world-famous twin spires are frequently visible on the right during the final approach path to Cologne Bonn Airport.
For the best experience, book a window seat on the right and look for the silver ribbon of the Rhine River, which serves as your primary landmark. During evening flights, the illuminated chemical parks and cities along the river provide a spectacular light show.
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IJsselmeer Coastline
Depending on the departure runway, you may see the southern tip of this massive Dutch lake and its surrounding reclaimed polders.
De Hoge Veluwe
A sprawling view of the largest continuous nature reserve in the Netherlands, characterized by forests and sand dunes.
The Ruhr Area
Distant views of Germany's industrial heartland, showing a dense network of cities including Duisburg and Essen.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the transition from the perfectly flat Dutch landscape to the more rolling, forested terrain of the Bergisches Land as you enter German airspace.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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