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AMS → DMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Alps, the winding rivers of the Fertile Crescent, and the impressive coastal development of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The Alps
Stunning vistas of the snow-capped peaks across Austria and Slovenia, providing some of Europe's best aerial scenery.
The Danube River
The winding blue path of the Danube cutting through the Balkans and towards the Black Sea.
The Euphrates & Tigris
Visible as dark ribbons of life through the desert, marking the historical heart of the Fertile Crescent in Iraq.
Kuwait City Skyline
Clear views of the iconic Kuwait Towers and the dense urban sprawl as the flight follows the coastline south.
Half Moon Bay
The distinctive crescent-shaped coastline of the Eastern Province just before the final approach into DMM.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Alps during the first 90 minutes of flight. As you enter the Middle East, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun during the afternoon. The approach into DMM often provides a spectacular view of the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and the intricate patterns of oil infrastructure.
Central European Skylines
Bird's-eye views of German and Austrian urban centers as the flight heads southeast across the continent.
Turkish Black Sea Coast
Glances of the rugged northern coastline of Turkey and the Pontic Mountains as you cross into Anatolia.
Mount Ararat
On more northernly tracks, the snow-capped peak of Ararat can be seen rising near the Turkish-Iranian border.
Mesopotamian Plains
The transition from the rugged Anatolian plateau to the vast, flat plains of eastern Iraq and the Tigris basin.
Jubail Industrial City
A massive display of industrial lights and flare stacks from one of the world's largest industrial hubs near Dammam.
The left side is excellent for catching the sunrise on overnight flights arriving in the morning. Watch for the transition from the green European landscape to the arid golden hues of the Middle East. If flying at night, look for the intense glow of industrial activity along the Persian Gulf coast near the end of the journey.
Distance: 4,705 km (2,924 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 32 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Route Type: International
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