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AMS → CUR
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Hato International Airport (Willemstad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically provides superior views of the Lesser Antilles island chain during the descent and a more scenic perspective of the colorful Willemstad coastline upon arrival.
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Dutch Delta Works
Aerial view of the intricate dams and sluices of the Zeeland province shortly after takeoff from Schiphol.
French Atlantic Coast
Clear views of the rugged Brittany coastline or the Bay of Biscay depending on the specific airway taken.
Leeward Islands
Distant sightings of the volcanic peaks of islands like St. Kitts, Montserrat, or Guadeloupe during the final two hours.
Bonaire & Klein Curacao
The turquoise waters surrounding Curacao's sister island, Bonaire, often appear on the left before the final turn.
Willemstad Skyline
The iconic multi-colored colonial buildings and the Queen Emma Bridge are frequently visible during the approach to Runway 11.
Book a window seat in front of or well behind the wing to capture the Caribbean islands. Since this is a westbound daytime flight, the sun will be on the left (south) side for much of the journey; keep your window shade down during the mid-Atlantic stretch to avoid glare, but open it 90 minutes before landing.
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English Channel
Panoramic views of the busy shipping lanes and potentially the southern coast of England if the route tracks north.
Azores High
Distinctive cloud formations and the vast, deep blue expanse of the North Atlantic transition zone.
Curacao North Coast
The rugged, spray-misted limestone cliffs of Shete Boka National Park as the plane prepares for landing.
Mount Christoffel
The highest point on the island, rising from the arid landscape of the Christoffel National Park.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight throughout the flight, making it easier to see the ocean's surface details. On the approach to Hato, the right side offers a great view of the island's wild, uninhabited northern terrain and the cactus-filled landscape near the airport.
Book Hotels in WillemstadDistance: 7,834 km (4,868 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 13 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: CUR (12.1889, -68.959801)
Route Type: International
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